The Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, is reportedly expected in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, any moment from now.
This follows the expiration of 21 days of mourning for the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin.
Oba Olakulehin, who celebrated his 90th birthday on Saturday, June 5, 2025, joined his ancestors on Monday, June 7, 2025.
He was expected to mark his first coronation anniversary on Saturday, June 12, before he died.
The declaration of the mourning period was in accordance with an age-long tradition of Ibadan land.
It was reliably gathered that arrangements had been concluded by his well-wishers to welcome him back home at his Ondo Street private residence in Ibadan, with a funfair.
“The 21 days of mourning end today (Monday). He had earlier said he would mourn the deceased monarch as stipulated in our tradition in Ibadan land.
Meanwhile, the late Oba Olakulehiun would be buried according to Christian rites.
The late Oba Olakulehin attended the Cathedral of St. Peter, Aremo, in Ibadan and was a devout Christian till death.
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