History was made,Ibadan, on Friday,26th September,2025,as Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, is installed as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadan.As earlier enough,it was obvious to the excited people of ibadan,the it was going to be a grand day,with the high volume of,vehicular activities towards the Mapo Hall,venue of the coronation.The volume of those who matter,in Nigeria,who made it to the event,also aptly described eminence of Oba Ladoja,who apart from being a billionaire businessman,is also the only Nigerian,who was a senator,a governor and eventually became a monarch.
The coronation,which was literally hosted by Governor Seyi Makinde,who handed the staff of office,to the new Olubadan,Despite the overwhelming show of love by array of mo
had Governor Adeleke of Osun,former Governors and an array of monarchs,like the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III;Alaafin Akeem Owoade,Soun of Ogbomosho,Oluwo of Iwo,Olugbo of Ugbo and many more.Oba Ladoja,urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,who is the special guest of honour,to create Ibadan State before 2027.
He made the call in his acceptance speech,shortly after receiving the Staff of Office from Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde.
Speaking in Yoruba, the monarch said, “My people sent me a message to Mr President. Mr President, they said the creation of Ibadan State is their priority.”
Governor Makinde, in his remarks, described the emergence of Oba Ladoja as a source of pride to the ancient city.
He said, “It is a great honour to join in celebrating the coronation and presentation of the Staff of Office to His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adewolu Ladoja, as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The joy and excitement that fill Ibadan today remind us of the importance of upholding our cherished traditions.
