Former Oyo state governor Oba Rashidi Ladoja was officially crowned the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday, September 26, at the Ose Meji temple in
Former Oyo state governor Oba Rashidi Ladoja was officially crowned the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday, September 26, at the Ose Meji temple in Ibadan south-east local government area.
Prior to the coronation, Ladoja received the traditional Akoko leaf at the Labosinde Compound, Oja’ba, Ibadan, a symbolic rite marking his ascension.
He is set to be formally presented with the staff and instruments of office by governor Seyi Makinde at the historic Mapo hall.
Ladoja arrived at Labosinde compound in a white limousine, accompanied by members of the Olubadan-in-Council, Ibadan warlords, Oloroso, and his immediate and extended family.
Governor Makinde reportedly cut short his annual leave on Thursday, September 25, to personally attend the ceremony.
The coronation follows the death of the 43rd Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who passed away on July 7, 2025, at the age of 90 after serving less than a year on the throne.
In celebration of the event, religious leaders and residents gathered at Ibadan house, Oke Aremo, to offer prayers for the new monarch, who turned 81 on the day of his coronation.
The gathering included the President General of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), Ajeniyi Ajewole; president of Ibadan Mogajis, Mogaji Asimiyu Ariori; senators Sharafadeen Ali and Teslim Folarin; Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Sheik Abubakar Agbotomokekere; and C
Chief Imam of Ogbomosho, Imam Taliat Ayilara, among others.
The historic coronation is expected to attract dignitaries from across Nigeria and abroad, including traditional rulers, political figures, and cultural enthusiasts.
