The former Governor of Oyo State and Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja, says he’s indifferent to the recent elevation of 11 High Chiefs to the status of beaded crown Oba in the state.
Recall that the state Governor, Seyi Makinde, had ratified the elevation of 11 Ibadan High Chiefs to prominent kings.
Also, Friday, July 7, has been tentatively slated for their enthronement, as stipulated in the letter sent to the governor by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun.
Other High Chiefs to be elevated are Balogun of Ibadanland, Owolabi Olakulehin; Otun Balogun, Tajudeen Ajibola; Osi Olubadan, Eddy Oyewole; Osi Balogun, Lateef Adebimpe; Ashipa Olubadan, Biodun Kola-Daisi; Ashipa Balogun, Kola Adegbola; Ekerin Olubadan, Hamidu Ajibade; Ekerin Balogun, Olubunmi Isioye; Ekarun Olubadan; Bayo Akande and Ekarun Balogun, Abiodun Azeez.
But reacting to the development, Ladoja, said is uninterested in the newly created coveted traditional stool.
He stated that his focus is on assuming the position of Olubadan, noting that nothing else matters.
He made this known while addressing journalists at his private residence in Bodija, Ibadan, the state capital on Wednesday.
He said, “When I set out to join the race to become the Olubadan, I was focusing on how to become the Olubadan and the only crown I want to wear is that of Olubadan of Ibadanland.
“I’m not interested in any other crown apart from that of Olubadan of Ibadanland.”
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