A former Governor of Oyo State, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has officially been crowned the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland.
He was crowned at the Ose Meji Temple in Ibadan South-East Local Government Area of the state.
President Bola Tinubu attended the coronation, where his arrival was greeted with a rousing reception from a large gathering of dignitaries and citizens, marking the climax of a week-long celebration of the new monarch’s ascension.
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Other prominent guests who have arrived for the occasion include the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, who cut short his annual leave to present the staff of office to the new Olubadan.
Ladoja, who had earlier received the traditional Akoko leaf at the Labosinde Compound, Oja’ba, Ibadan, received the staff and instrument of office presented by Governor Seyi Makinde.
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State presented the staff and certificate of office to former governor of the state, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland.
Makinde made the presentation at 3:05 pm.
The event was held at Mapo Hall on Friday.
Makinde while speaking said, “This is a momentum occasion in the presence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in the presence of people and in the presence of God.
“In exercise of the power conferred on my as the Governor, I hereby present the staff of office to Oba, His Imperial Majesty, Senator, Governor, Engineer, my Baba, His Imperial Majesty, Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, Arusa 1st.
“This is in confirmation as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. I so present.”