Makinde visits Ladoja ahead of coronation with beaded crown

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has visited the former governor of the state and Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja, at his Ondo Street private residence in Ibadan North Local Council of the state.

It was gathered that the visit might not be unconnected with the presentation of the ceremonial beaded crown to the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland who had publicly announced to accept the ceremonial crown at a live radio programme on Fresh FM 105.9 in Ibadan, the state capital, last Sunday.

Ladoja had said that his decision to accept the crown did not make him Oba as there is only recognised monarch who is the Olubadan of Ibadanland.

A source said: “Governor Makinde arrived at Ondo Street around 6:00 p.m. yesterday (Wednesday). They held a closed-door meeting and also discussed outside for a few minutes before the governor took his leave.

“They discussed at length, especially about the progress of Ibadanland in particular and the state in general. They also discussed the ceremonial beaded crown.”

Another source said: “We were excited to receive him (Makinde) yesterday. The governor and Otun Olubadan are on good terms. Forget about what people are saying. The visit was like a son going to greet his father, simple.”

It was further gathered that plans had already been concluded for the presentation of the crown.

The presentation of the beaded crown, which ought to have taken place this week, was said to have been postponed till next week after the meeting of Olubadan-In-Council at the ultramodern palace, Oke-Aremo in Ibadan.