Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde visited Chief Rashidi Ladoja, the former governor of the state and Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, at his Ondo Street private residence in Ibadann on Wednesday evening,
According to The PUNCH, the purpose of the visit was related to the presentation of the ceremonial beaded crown to Ladoja.
The former governor had publicly confirmed his acceptance of the crown during a live broadcast on Fresh FM 105.9 FM in Ibadan on Sunday.
Ladoja clarified that accepting the crown does not make him an Oba, as there is only one recognized monarch, the Olubadan of Ibadanland.
Sources familiar with the meeting revealed that Makinde arrived at Ondo Street around 6:00 pm on Wednesday.
They engaged in a closed-door discussion before emerging to briefly talk about the progress of Ibadanland and the state, as well as the ceremonial crown.
One source commented, “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 went to greet his father, simple.”
It was also reported that the ceremonial beaded crown presentation, initially scheduled for this week, has been postponed to the following week, pending a meeting of the Olubadan-In-Council.
