2027 elections: Frontline monarch faces removal

A former governor of Ekiti State has revealed plans to remove Senator Rashidi Ladoja  as the Olubadan of Ibadan.

Ex-gov Ayodele Fayose made the allegation in a post on his X handle.

The post reads: “I heard reliably that Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State is plotting the removal of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rahidi Adewolu Ladoja. The plot is to commence this week, with Government Query to be issued against the Olubadan, citing his absence at the failed coronation of High Chiefs in Ibadanland two weeks ago, and other allegations. As for us, we will be watching the Sìgìdì of Seyi Makinde tó fẹ́ se eré ẹ̀tẹ́… ~ Ayo Fayose”

The former governor of Oyo State, Rashidi Ladoja, was installed as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadan in September 26, 2025.

Governor Seyi Makinde presented the staff of office to Ladoja at Mapo Hall in Ibadan, the state capital.

“As the Governor of Oyo State of Nigeria, in exercise of the powers conferred upon me by subsections one and two of Section 20 of the Chiefs’ Law, Cap 28, Volume One, Laws of Oyo State of Nigeria 2000, and by virtue of all other powers enabling me in that behalf, I hereby present the staff of office to His Imperial Majesty, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja.

“This is in confirmation of the recognised status of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadan land, I so present,” Makinde said as he presented the symbol of authority to Ladoja.