- Official coronation of the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Ladoja.
• President set out to join a host of dignitaries for the high-profile installation ceremony
• The 44th Olubadan, following the passing of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin on July 7
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed Abuja for Ibadan, Oyo State, to attend the official coronation of the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Ladoja.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that the presidential jet took off from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, as the President set out to join a host of dignitaries for the high-profile installation ceremony.
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The presence of the President underscores the national importance of the occasion as the ancient city celebrates the continuity of its revered monarchical institution.
Rashidi Ladoja, an 81-year-old respected businessman, former Oyo State Governor, and former Senator, was selected as the 44th Olubadan, following the passing of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin on July 7. His ascension to the throne has generated widespread excitement across the city.
The Olubadan of Ibadanland is the paramount traditional ruler of Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State and one of West Africa’s largest cities. The throne holds deep cultural, historical, and political significance among the Yoruba people, making the coronation a major civic event.
