Wife Of Former Oyo Governor, Tinuade Ladoja, Dies at 71

Tinuade Ladoja, wife of former Oyo State Governor and Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Ladoja, passed away on Monday morning after a brief illness. She was 71.

The former governor’s media aide, Adeola Oloko, confirmed her demise in a telephone interview, saying, “Yes, it is confirmed. She is dead. May God repose her soul.”

Until her passing, Tinuade held significant influence as a member of the Pastor-in-Council of the Celestial Church of Christ, the church’s highest decision-making body. She was also a dedicated member of the CCC Ikeja Parish 1 Cathedral.

The parish announced her death on its Facebook page, quoting Psalm 100:3: “It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people and the sheep of His pasture. We submit to His will.” The post concluded with a simple “#farewell.”

Tinuade’s legacy and contributions to the community will be deeply missed.