OBA LADOJA OFFICIALLY PRESENTED STAFF OF OFFICE BY GOVERNOR MAKINDE AS TINUBU, OTHERS WITNESS OCCASION
Oba Rashidi Ladoja
Oba Rashidi Ladoja, a former Governor of Oyo State, has ascended the throne as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland.
His coronation took place at the revered Ose Meji Temple, located in the Ibadan South-East Local Government Area. Before this, he received the symbolic Akoko leaf, an essential rite of passage, at the Labosinde Compound in Oja’ba, marking his traditional induction.
The final ceremonial honour, the official presentation of the staff and instrument of office, was conducted by Governor Seyi Makinde at the Mapo Hall, sealing Ladoja’s transition into his royal role.
Governor Makinde made an early return from his scheduled leave to personally attend and supervise the coronation of Oba Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland.
At the Oyo State House of Assembly’s plenary session held on Thursday, Deputy Speaker Muhammad Abiodun Fadeyi, standing in for Speaker Adebo Ogundoyin, formally read and acknowledged the governor’s letter of resumption.
In the correspondence, Governor Makinde explained that although his leave was originally set from August 29 to September 29, 2025, the profound cultural importance of the Olubadan’s coronation compelled him to end his vacation early and resume official duties.
“I shall resume duty tomorrow, 26th September 2025, and hereby assume the full functions of the office of Governor of Oyo State,” the letter read in part.
The governor also thanked his deputy, Barr. Bayo Lawal, for effectively serving as acting governor in his absence, and announced that he would now resume his substantive duties as deputy governor.
Meanwhile, the Governor , Seyi Makinde, has officially presented the staff and instruments of office to former Governor of Oyo State, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, Arusa I, as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland.
The installation of Oba Ladoja’s installation and coronation held at the historic Mapo Hall, Ibadan.
The epoch-making coronation ceremony, attended by dignitaries from across Nigeria and beyond, had President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in attendance.
Speaking while presenting the staff of office, Governor Makinde described Oba Ladoja’s ascension as “a fulfillment of destiny and a continuation of Ibadan’s proud cultural heritage.”
He noted that the installation of the new monarch was not just a traditional exercise but also a unifying moment for the people of Ibadanland.
Oba Ladoja, in his remarks, expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for attending his coronation.
He reiterated his call for the creation of Ibadan state and expressed confidence and optimism in the capacity of the president to actualize it.
He noted that God has blessed him beyond measures in his sojourn in life and stressed that the rest of his life will be dedicated to serving humanity and the people of Ibadan land on the throne.
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