Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Thursday inaugurated the Oyo State Council of Obas under its rotational leadership structure, with the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, emerging as the first chairman for a two-year term.
The inauguration ceremony was held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, following the recent passage of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs (Further Amendments) Bill, 2025, by the Oyo State House of Assembly. The law is designed to strengthen the administration of traditional institutions and enhance the role of monarchs in the state.
Oba Ladoja, a former governor of Oyo State, was crowned the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland in September 2025, succeeding the late Oba Owolabi Olakulehin. His appointment as chairman marks the first rotation under the amended law.
Under the provisions of the legislation, the chairmanship of the council is to rotate every two years among the Alaafin of Oyo, the Olubadan of Ibadanland and the Soun of Ogbomoso.
While the Olubadan assumed leadership of the council at the inauguration, the Alaafin of Oyo was absent from the ceremony.
