High Chief Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, has expressed his determination to become the Olubadan of Ibadanland, with the belief that it will happen by the grace of God.
During a live radio programme on Fresh 105.9 FM in Ibadan, he declared that he will not be stopped from achieving this title if it is meant to be.
Ladoja emphasized that he will follow the wishes of the people of Ibadan and acknowledged that not everyone who holds the titles of Balogun or Otun Olubadan ultimately becomes Olubadan due to destiny.
Ladoja said, “By the grace of God, I will become Olubadan. God has been merciful to me. My blood pressure has been stable.
“Anyone God destined to become Olubadan will become Olubadan. There is not amount of obstacles that they may put on the road, if God says someone will become Olubadan, he will become Olubadan.
“This thing started during the regime of my younger brother, Abiola Ajimobi, and I won. It has been there since. What I know is that it is the Olubadan that is suppose to make any amendment and not the governor.
“I will do what Ibadan people want. Everything is being determined by God. We have had many people who became Balogun that did not become Olubadan, we have had many people who became Otun Olubadan but did not become Olubadan. Omiyale and Kuye died ten days apart.”