Video: Fayose Insists Makinde Plotting to Remove Olubadan of Ibadan

Video: Fayose Insists Makinde Plotting to Remove Olubadan of Ibadan

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has renewed his allegation that the Oyo State Government led by Seyi Makinde is planning to remove the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja.

The controversy began on Sunday when Fayose claimed that moves to dethrone the Olubadan of Ibadan would commence this week. However, both the Oyo State Government and the monarch dismissed the allegation, describing it as false, baseless, and unfounded.

Despite the official denials, Fayose has doubled down on his position.

In a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, the former governor insisted that unfolding events would validate his claim, urging sceptics to remain observant.

“Those who are still in doubt about Governor Seyi Makinde’s plot to remove the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, should just keep their fingers crossed and follow unfolding events,” he stated.

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Fayose further alleged that after denying the plot, the state government had shifted narrative by accusing the Olubadan of planning to impeach Governor Makinde, as well as portraying the monarch as partisan—claims he said were meant to justify possible action against the traditional ruler.

The Oyo State Government has, however, maintained that there is no plan to remove the Olubadan, reiterating its respect for traditional institutions and the established chieftaincy system in Ibadan.

Similarly, the Olubadan, Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has dismissed the allegation, noting that there is no crisis between the palace and the government that could warrant such action.

The development has sparked wider conversations around the relationship between political authorities and traditional institutions in Oyo State. The Olubadan stool, known for its stability and structured succession process, remains one of the most respected traditional systems in Nigeria.

Political observers warn that such allegations—whether proven or not—could heighten tensions, especially as early political alignments ahead of the 2027 elections in Nigeria begin to emerge.

For now, the situation remains a war of words, with no concrete evidence to support the claim, even as Fayose continues to insist that the public should “keep their fingers crossed.”

 

Video: Fayose Insists Makinde Plotting to Remove Olubadan of Ibadan