The Chairman of the 44th Olubadan Coronation Committee, Chief Bayo Oyero, Saturday, disclosed that all is now set for the coronation of Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the new Olubadan of Ibadanland.
Addressing a world press conference at the Olubadan palace in Oke Aremo area of Ibadan, Chief Oyero hinted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and former Kano state governor Rabiu Kwakwanso and others are expected at the coronation event slated for Mapo in Ibadan on Friday September 26, 2025.
He stressed that the installation of Oba Ladoja as the new Olubadan stands as a great cultural and historical significance as it will not just be a coronation but a reaffirmation of unique and timeless chieftaincy system of Ibadanland.
“The ascension of Oba Ladoja is a journey of many years back, a path meticulously followed and guided by the wisdom of the ancestors,” he said.
Chief Oyero added, “Ibadan succession process is a testament to it’s democratic and orderly tradition, a system that has ensured peace and stability for generation”.
The committee chairman maintained that Oba Ladoja, being a former Senator, governor, and now Olubadan will be equiped with unique understanding of the grassroots to the corridor of power.
Chief Oyero charged Ibadan people to be confident that Oba Ladoja would bring his wealth of experience to the throne, leading Ibadanland into a new era of progress, peace and prosperity.
He stated that the coronation of Oba Ladoja will be a week long activities starting from Monday September 22 till October 2.
Speaking on behalf of the Oyo state government team at the briefing, the state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon Ademola Ojo, said the Olubadan stool stands as a revered kingdom, cultural identity not just to Ibadanland, but Yorubaland and Nigeria as a whole.
Emphasising that Oba Ladoja’s coronation signified unity, peace and fundamental celebration of Yoruba heritage, Hon Ojo lauded Governor Seyi Makinde for his exemplary leadership and respect for traditional institution.
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