•The newly crowned Olubadan, Oba Ladoja
A former Governor of Oyo State, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has officially been crowned the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland.
He was crowned during the ongoing event holding at the Ose Meji Temple in Ibadan South-East Local Government Area of the state, reports The PUNCH.
Ladoja, who had earlier received the traditional Akoko leaf at the Labosinde Compound, Oja’ba, Ibadan, is expected to be formally presented with the staff and instrument of office by Governor Seyi Makinde at the historic Mapo Hall.
Governor Makinde cut short his annual leave on Thursday to personally attend Oba Ladoja’s coronation.
It will be recalled that Ladoja became Olubadan-designate following the passing of the 43rd Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who joined his ancestors on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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