High Chief Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, The Osi Olubadan of Ibadanland spoke with journalists after the closed door meeting the Olubadan-in-Council had with Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde on how to resolve the lingering crisis facing who becomes the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland.
Shortly after the meeting held at Government House, Agodi, High Chief Ladoja assured journalists that the crisis will be solved amicably among parties involved.
The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa in a statement issued after the meeting quoted Osi Olubadan affirming the candidature of the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Lekan Balogun, as the next Olubadan of Ibadanland. He added that the Ibadan High Chiefs have resolved their differences and are very united in the bid to install the new Olubadan of Ibadanland.
The Osi Olubadan further explained that Council members had met with Governor Makinde and agreed to the resolution that Senator Lekan Balogun who is next in line to the stool remained the authentic candidate for the Olubadan Stool.
He also promised that the Olubadan-in-Council would jointly make a public statement on their resolutions soonest.
“All the matters causing crisis in Ibadanland have been resolved. The governor has been magnanimous to have called this meeting because those of us who thought we won’t meet again have finally met and resolved all the matters. So, I can tell you that, by next week, you won’t notice any tension in Ibadan again.
