By Adesina Quadri Ademola
Olubadan-designate, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, on Monday, arrived at his family house in Isale-Osi, Ibadan South-West Local Government Area, to a warm reception from relatives and well-wishers.
Oba Ladoja, who entered the ancient city at about 1:20 p.m., was received by family members and friends before a session of special prayers was held in both Islamic and Christian traditions.
After the prayers, the monarch-designate is expected to proceed to his Bodija residence later in the day.
Sources confirmed that Oba Ladoja will soon commence the traditional rites required for his installation as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland.
The Olubadan-in-Council had, earlier on Monday, nominated Oba Ladoja during its meeting at the new Olubadan Palace, Oke-Aremo, Ibadan.
Although the former Oyo State governor was absent at the session, the motion for his nomination was moved by the Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola, and seconded by the Osi Olubadan, Oba Eddy Oyewole.
Speaking at the meeting, Oba Ajibola disclosed that Ladoja’s name would be transmitted to Governor Seyi Makinde for approval in line with tradition.
