In a surprising turn of events, High Chief Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, has agreed to wear the beaded crown, a symbol of honorary title, after initially opposing the Olubadan chieftaincy reform.
Ladoja, a former governor of Oyo State, made this declaration on a live radio program on Fresh 105.9 FM, Ibadan, stating that the beaded crowns given to High Chiefs are honorary and not intended for traditional purposes.
He emphasized that there is only one king in Ibadanland, the Olubadan, and that the beaded crowns are not traditional crowns, but rather honorary titles granted by the Olubadan.
Ladoja’s acceptance of the beaded crown marks a significant shift in his stance on the contentious issue, which had been a point of contention between him and the state government.
The Olubadan chieftaincy reform, initiated by the late former governor Abiola Ajimobi, aimed to elevate high-ranking chiefs to wear beaded crowns, a move that Ladoja had initially opposed.
However, with his latest declaration, Ladoja has agreed to accept the honorary title, bringing an end to the long-standing controversy surrounding the Ibadan chieftaincy crisis.
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