Buratai hails coronation of Ladoja as 44th Olubadan

…Calls it blessing to Yoruba nation

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo

IBADAN—Former Chief of Army Staff and contiguous past Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of Benin, Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai (rtd), CFR, has described the coronation of Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja (Arọṣọ I) arsenic the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland arsenic a divine blessing to the Yoruba nation.

In a congratulatory message, Buratai said the ascension of the erstwhile Oyo State politician to the revered throne was a historical infinitesimal that reflected wisdom, resilience, and taste pridefulness not lone for Ibadan but for the full Yoruba race.

He noted that Oba Ladoja’s illustrious vocation arsenic a chemic engineer, entrepreneur, statesman, and governmental person had prepared him for the ineffable work of starring Ibadanland.

“Your Majesty’s coronation marks an unprecedented infinitesimal successful history, arsenic the archetypal civilian politician successful the Southwest to ascend specified a revered accepted stool. Your reign brings enduring peace, unity, and prosperity not lone to Ibadanland but to the Yoruba federation and Nigeria astatine large,” Buratai stated.

The retired General, who holds the accepted titles of Aare Akinrogun of Ibadanland, Betara of Biu, and Garkuwan Keffi, besides highlighted a symbolic coincidence successful Oba Ladoja’s ascension, noting that the monarch, calved successful 1944, has present go the 44th Olubadan.

“This uncommon symbolism reflects destiny, wisdom, and royal grace,” helium said, portion praying that Oba Ladoja’s reign beryllium blessed with bully health, peace, and divine guidance.

Buratai added that the monarch’s wealthiness of acquisition and simplicity would animate Ibadan to greater heights of development, taste pride, and harmony.

The coronation ceremony, held successful Ibadan with pomp and pageantry, attracted dignitaries, accepted rulers, governmental leaders, and well-wishers from crossed Nigeria and beyond.

Oba Ladoja, remembered for his people-oriented governance during his tenure arsenic Oyo State politician betwixt 2003 and 2007, present takes his spot arsenic custodian of Ibadan’s accepted practice and a awesome of unity for the Yoruba nation.

As chants of “Kabiyesi o!” rent the air, Buratai prayed: “May the crown endure connected your head, whitethorn the royal slippers stay connected your feet, and whitethorn the horsetail ne'er depart from your hand. Ase!”

With his enthronement, Ibadan indigenes and the Yoruba federation astatine ample present look guardant to a reign of peace, prosperity, and taste renaissance nether the enactment of Oba Ladoja.

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