Yoruba nation advocate, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has cautioned against any move to depose the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, warning that such an action could trigger unrest in Oyo State.
Speaking in a video that recently gained traction on social media and was shared by local news platform Oyo Affairs on Friday, Igboho addressed ongoing allegations of a plot to remove the monarch from office. He stressed that any attempt to undermine the Olubadan’s position would be strongly resisted.
According to him, any governor who sought to remove Oba Ladoja from the throne would encounter significant opposition. He maintained that the traditional ruler’s authority should not be threatened and warned of potential consequences if such a move were pursued.
Igboho questioned the rationale behind calls for the monarch’s removal, emphasizing that Oba Ladoja, as a respected son of Oyo State, deserved honour and protection.
He also dismissed reports suggesting plans to ambush or intimidate the Olubadan, insisting that such claims should remain mere rumours. He argued that the monarch should not be subjected to harassment or threats, whether within his residence or elsewhere.
Furthermore, Igboho warned that anyone contemplating such actions would face serious repercussions, stressing that no individual or group should attempt to intimidate the traditional ruler.
Reaffirming his support for the monarch, he revealed that he had personally assured Oba Ladoja of his safety, expressing confidence that no one would dare attack him in his home.
The comments come amid a controversy that began on April 13, 2026, when former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose alleged that Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde was considering removing Oba Ladoja from the throne. Fayose claimed the state government might issue the monarch a query over his reported absence from a planned coronation ceremony for high chiefs in Ibadanland.
The Oyo State Government subsequently denied the allegation. The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, stated that the administration had neither considered nor discussed any move to remove the Olubadan.
Similarly, the monarch’s media aide, Adeola Oloko, dismissed reports of a disagreement between Governor Makinde and Oba Ladoja.
The issue later expanded following separate allegations linking the monarch to political discussions surrounding Oyo State’s governorship succession.
However, Oba Ladoja rejected claims that he was involved in any effort to impeach Governor Makinde.
In a further effort to ease tensions, the Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola, disclosed on April 17 that Ibadan elders had intervened in the matter.
He urged the Olubadan to remain above partisan politics and continue serving as a unifying father figure for political leaders across party lines.
