IBADAN SET TO WELCOME LADOJA AS THE NEW OLUBADAN

The Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, is set to assume the throne in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, shortly after the end of the 21-day mourning period for Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland.

The 21-day mourning period was in line with the ancient tradition of Ibadanland.Oba Olakulehin, who had recently celebrated his 90th birthday in June, passed away just two days later.

Oba Ladoja is also expected to make his first public appearance in Ibadan later this week.