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Events / Political / Oyo State Governor Plotting Olubadan Removal
Domestic political dispute

Oyo State Governor Plotting Olubadan Removal

Analysis based on 19 articles · First reported Apr 12, 2026 · Last updated Apr 13, 2026

Sentiment
-20
Attention
2
Articles
19
Market Impact
General
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Market Impact

This event is primarily a local political dispute within Nigeria — Oyo State, Nigeria, and is unlikely to have a direct or significant impact on broader financial markets. It may, however, affect local political stability and public perception of the involved political figures.

Government
Event Summary

Former Nigeria — Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has publicly accused Nigeria — Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, of plotting to remove the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja. Ayo Fayose claims that Seyi Makinde's alleged plan will commence with official queries issued to Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, citing his absence from a recent coronation ceremony of High Chiefs in Ibadanland and other unspecified allegations. The Olubadan Palace has dismissed reports of any rift between Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja and Seyi Makinde, stating that the monarch is hale and hearty and did not intentionally miss the ceremony. The Nigeria — Oyo State Government has not yet issued a response to these allegations.

Entities Involved
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Adewolu Ladoja
Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, is the target of an alleged plot by Seyi Makinde for his removal. The Olubadan Palace has denied any rift and clarified his absence from a recent coronation.
Importance 90.0 Sentiment -20.0
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Ayo Fayose
Ayo Fayose, former Ekiti State governor, made the initial allegation on X (formerly Twitter) that Seyi Makinde was plotting to remove Oba Adewolu Ladoja, which has been widely refuted.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment -20.0
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Adeola Oloko
Adeola Oloko, the media aide to Oba Adewolu Ladoja, has described Ayo Fayose's claim as a baseless rumor, stating there is no rift between the governor and the monarch.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Dotun Oyelade
Dotun Oyelade, the Nigeria — Oyo State Commissioner for Information, has publicly dismissed Ayo Fayose's claims as unfounded and politically motivated.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Nigeria — Ekiti State
Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Nigeria — Oyo State
Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Seyi Makinde
Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0
Relationships
Adewolu Ladoja political rival ↔ Ayo Fayose Adewolu Ladoja publicly dismisses the political rumors and narratives fueled by Ayo Fayose. Ladoja treats Fayose as a po
Adewolu Ladoja political rival ↔ Seyi Makinde As the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Adewolu Ladoja navigates a complex political relationship with Governor Seyi Makinde. Des
Ayo Fayose political rival ↔ Seyi Makinde Former Ekiti Governor Ayo Fayose has positioned himself as a fierce public critic of Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde. Fayose h
Dotun Oyelade related ↔ Seyi Makinde
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