- Safiu Kehinde
Oyo State Government has picked the 26th of September for the coronation of the new Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rashidi Ladoja.
As disclosed in an exclusive report by Tribune Online, the former Governor and lawmaker will be crowned at the Mapo Hall following the approval of his nomination by the state governor, Seyi Makinde.
According to reports, a media aide to the Olubadan-designate, Chief Adeola Oloko, confirmed the date.
“Oba Ladoja will be enthroned as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday, 26 September 2025.” Oloko was quoted to have said.
Oba Ladoja was also reported to have earlier held a closed-door meeting with the kingmakers on Tuesday at his private residence on Ondo Street, Old Bodija, in Ibadan North Local Government Area.
The meeting, which lasted nearly two hours and marked his first official engagement with the council since the passing of his predecessor, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin.
NPO Reported the passing of the Oba Owolabi who died last month at the age of 90.
The late monrach who celebrated his 90th birthday just two days earlier on July 5, ascended the throne on July 12, 2024, following his coronation by the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde.
He served as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland.
His demise paved way for the emergence of Ladoja as the new Olubadan, a position the ex-governor had long anticipated for.