Labour Party’s former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has clarified his congratulatory message to the newly installed Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, following criticism on social media. Obi had referred to the monarch as “my dear elder brother” in his goodwill message, a phrase that drew backlash for being perceived as disrespectful to Yoruba traditional…
The city of Ibadan, Oyo State, was filled with excitement and celebration as former governor Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja was officially installed as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. In a grand ceremony held at Mapo Hall, Governor Seyi Makinde presented the staff of office to the new monarch at exactly 3:08 p.m., marking a historic moment…
President Bola Tinubu has left Abuja for Ibadan to attend the coronation of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Ladoja. He departed from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport around 12:45 p.m. on Friday. The ceremony, set to take place at the historic Mapo Hall, will see Tinubu join other dignitaries for the official installation. Ladoja,…
Former Governor of Oyo State, Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, is being installed today as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland at the age of 81. The historic event is held at Mapo Hall in Ibadan. He succeeds the late Oba Owolabi Olakulehin (the 43rd Olubadan), who passed away on July 7, 2025 Oba Ladoja ‘s ascension is…
The Oyo State Police Command has issued a strong warning against any form of public disturbance, including unauthorised processions or movements within Ibadan, as preparations intensify for the coronation of former Governor Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The coronation ceremony is scheduled to take place on Friday at the historic Mapo Hall,…
The Olubadan-In-Council has unanimously endorsed former Oyo State governor, Rashidi Ladoja, as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, following the passing of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin on July 7, 2025. Ladoja, the Otun Olubadan and highest-ranking chief in the civil line, is next in line under Ibadan’s unique rotational chieftaincy system. The endorsement took place at the…
