Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday evening, visited former Governor of the state and the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja at his Ondo street private residence in the Ibadan North Local Government Area of the state.

It was reliably gathered that the visit was not unconnected with the presentation of ceremonial beaded crown to the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Ladoja.

High Chief Ladoja had publicly announced to accept the ceremonial crown at a live programme 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 recognized 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 6:00pm 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 about 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 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 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 at the ultramodern palace, Oke-Aremo, Ibadan.