Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, the Olubadan-designate, has emphasised that the ultimate authority over who assumes the throne of Olubadan in Ibadanland rests solely with the divine will of God.

He articulated this belief in a statement issued on Monday, signed by Chief Solomon Olugbemiga Ayoade, the Chief Press Secretary to the Olubadan.

The ex-governor made this remark upon his return to Ibadan after a period away.

Addressing guests at his Bodija residence, Ladoja said: “Only God chooses Olubadan, the choice of Olubadan is not by power, might, riches or wisdom but by God. My becoming Olubadan of Ibadanland is God’s ordained considering the challenges faced before reaching the pinnacle of Ibadan traditional rulership.”

Addressing the crowd, the former governor called on all citizens and residents of the historic city to prioritise the nation's interests and encouraged them to back leaders at local, state, and federal levels.

ASA