Beaded crown: Makinde visits Ladoja in Ibadan

The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday evening, visited the former governor of the state and the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Rashidi Ladoja at his Ondo Street private residence in Ibadan.

The PUNCH reliably gathered that the visit was not unconnected with the presentation of the ceremonial beaded crown to Ladoja.

The former governor publicly announced the acceptance of the ceremonial crown at a live program on Fresh FM 105.9 FM in Ibadan, the state capital, on Sunday.

He said his decision to accept the crown does not make him Oba as there is only one recognised monarch who is the Olubadan of Ibadanland.

Sources privy to Wednesday’s meeting confided in our correspondent that, “Governor Makinde arrived at Ondo Street around 6:00 pm yesterday (Wednesday).

“They held a closed-door meeting before they both came outside again and discussed for a few minutes before the governor took his leave.

“They discussed at length, especially about the progress of Ibadanland in particular and the state in general. They also discussed the ceremonial beaded crown.”

Another source said, “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 further gathered that plans were already concluded for the presentation of the crown.

The presentation of the beaded crown, which ought to have taken place this week, was said to have been postponed till next week, after the meeting of Olubadan-In-Council.

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