Prior to his scheduled Friday coronation ceremony, former president Olusegun Obasanjo congratulated Abdul-Rasheed Ladoja, the 44th Olubadan of Ibadan designate.
Obasanjo claimed that one must possess humility, patience, divine wisdom, and tolerance in order to hold the prestigious position.
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He specifically instructed former Oyo State governor Ladoja to keep politics afloat when acting for the throne.
Being the traditional ruler of all Ibadan people is an exalted and responsible position. To succeed, Obasanjo said in a statement released on Wednesday by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, that it required humility, patience, divine wisdom, tolerance, and advice from a wide range of sources.
Political rulership does not compete with or conflict with traditional rulership.
He continued, “I wish you all the best and the grace, guidance, and direction of Almighty God.”
44th Olubadan
Rashidi Ladoja, the former governor of Oyo State, was unanimously chosen as the next Olubadan in August.
The Ladoja Otun Olubadan, Ibadanland, received the endorsement of the 44th Olubadan.
The 43rd Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, passed away on July 7, 2025, and the ratification took place at the new Olubadan Palace in Oke Aremo, Ibadan.
Under the distinctive rotational system that governs the city’s traditional leadership, Ladoja is the highest-ranking chief in the civil line, placing him in the lead position.
Source: Channels TV
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