Chieftaincy Title: Ex-Governor Ladoja Sues Makinde, Olubadan to Court

• The powerhouses of Oyo State are about to go to war and could go south if a solution is not proffered soon
• Former Oyo State governor Rashidi Ladoja and Governor will go head-to-head in court over matters of chieftaincy title
• The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, is also caught up in this thug of war between the two political giants

Oyo, Ibadan - Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, have been dragged to court by ex-governor Rashidi Ladoja.

As reported by Punch, Ladoja, the Otun Olubadan of Ibadan, dragged the duo to court over the recently approved chieftaincy title by the state governor.

It was gathered by Legit.ng that the ten newly crowned chiefs were also included in the suit filed in court.

This action by Ladoja is on the heels of Makinde's approval of the elevation of chiefs following the recommendation of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, the prescribed and consenting authority.

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Governor Makinde, on Friday, July 7, presented the staff of office to the newly crowned monarchs in the state.

These monarchs are Owolabi Olakulehin; Tajudeen Ajibola; Eddy Oyewole; Lateef Adebimpe; Biodun Kola-Daisi; and Kola Adegbola.

Others include Hamidu Ajibade; Olubunmi Isioye; Bayo Akande, and Abiodun Azeez, while Ladoja, who had earlier rejected the elevation, was conspicuously absent at the ceremony, Vanguard reported.

Governor Seyi Makinde Promotes Ladoja, 10 Other Ibadan High Chiefs to Oba

Recall Legit.ng reported that Governor Seyi Makinde promoted 11 Ibadan high chiefs, including former governor Rasheed Ladoja.

Next month, the newly-elevated chiefs will be beaded crown kings at a ceremony in Ibadan, the state capital.

A source in the government disclosed that the high chiefs would be officially installed as traditional rulers on Friday, July 7, 2023.

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Meanwhile, Governor Seyi Makinde has revealed the crucial plans he has for the people of the state.

The governor, on Wednesday, June 28, assured that his administration will double its pace on the path to attaining sustainable development in the state.

The PDP governor, who gave the assurance when he hosted Muslim leaders at his residence, hinted further that the structure of his government would start taking shape in a matter of days.

Source: Legit.ng