Ex-Oyo Gov Ladoja crowned 44th Olubadan

Former Oyo State Governor, Rashidi Ladoja, has been officially crowned the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland successful a expansive accepted ceremony.

Ladoja received the crown astatine the Ose Meji Temple successful Ibadan South-East Local Government Area aft archetypal being adorned with the symbolic Akoko leafage astatine the Labosinde Compound, Oja’ba.

He is expected to beryllium formally presented with the unit of bureau by Governor Seyi Makinde astatine the historical Mapo Hall.

The caller Olubadan emerged pursuing the decease of his predecessor, Oba Owolabi Olakuleh

in, the 43rd Olubadan, who passed distant connected July 7, 2025.

The colourful installation ceremonial drew hundreds of guests and residents clad successful vibrant attire. Among the dignitaries successful attendance were the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade; the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Ọlaoye; erstwhile Ogun State politician Ibikunle Amosun; and the Chief Imam of Ibadan.

To guarantee a creaseless event, determination was dense information presence, including operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and unit from the Nigerian Army.

The Olubadan stool is revered for its unsocial and orderly succession system, which distinguishes it among accepted institutions successful Nigeria.

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