The palace of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, on Thursday, April 2, firmly dismissed widespread rumours suggesting a rift between the revered monarch and Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde, describing the claims as false, misleading, and unfounded.
The clarification follows speculation across Ibadan that Oba Ladoja had left the city in protest and was planning to boycott the coronation ceremony earlier scheduled for Friday, April 3.
In a statement issued by the monarch’s media aide, Adeola Oloko, the palace categorically denied any misunderstanding between the Olubadan and the governor, insisting that no such crisis exists.
“The attention of his imperial majesty, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja has been drawn to trending news that there is a rift between his excellency, the Oyo state governor Seyi Makinde and Kabiyesi Olubadan,” the statement read.
“We wish to make it abundantly clear that there is no rift between Kabiyesi and Olori omo oba of Ibadanland.
“In addition, the Olubadan, did not travel out of Ibadan to avoid the coronation ceremony.
“We wish to make it abundantly clear that Kabiyesi is hale and hearty in Ibadan, and performing the role expected of him as Olubadan.
“For the avoidance of doubt,.the three concerned high chiefs due to be coronated have formally informed the Olubadan that they would be unavailable, and have therefore, asked for postponement.
“This information has been duly communicated to the state government through the ministry of local government and chieftaincy matters,” the statement added.
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