Ooni, Olubadan, others meet in Ibadan

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Wednesday hosted a meeting of prominent traditional rulers from across the South-West at the Olubadan Palace in Ibadan, Oyo State.

Other monarchs in attendance included the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi; the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo III; the Elegushi of Ikate-Elegushi, Oba Saheed Ademola; the Ewi of Ado-Ekiti; the Ayangburen of Ikorodu; the Aseyin of Iseyin; and the Ebumawe of Ago-Iwoye.

The closed-door meeting, held at the Olubadan Palace in Oke-Aremo, Ibadan North Local Government Area, is expected to address major issues affecting the South-West region.

A palace source disclosed that discussions would focus on security, economic development and preparations ahead of the 2027 general elections, among other regional concerns.

Further details of the meeting are expected to emerge.