A former Governor of Oyo State, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, was on Friday officially crowned the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, and called on President Bola Tinubu to create Ibadan state before 2027.
Penpushing reports that Ladoja was crowned at the ceremony held at Ose Meji Temple in Ibadan South-East Local Government Area of the state, shortly after he received the traditional Akoko leaf at the Labosinde Compound, Oja’ba, Ibadan.
The monarch thereafter, received the Staff of Office from Governor Seyi Makinde, while 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.
Penpushing further reports that the ceremony attracted dignitaries which include Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III; a former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso; a former Osun State Governor, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola; a former Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi; and a former Cross River State Governor, Donald Duke.
The others are in attendance were Senator Yunus Akintunde (Oyo Central), Senator Abdulfatai Buhari (Oyo North), and Olamijuwonlo Alao-Akala, who represents Ogbomoso North in the House of Representatives, alongside other federal and state lawmakers.
Penpushing also reports that the entourage of the traditional ruler included political allies such as Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun (Ibadan South) and former Oyo State governor candidate, Teslim Folarin.
The new monarch of the ancient town who spoke in Yoruba, told the President that his subjects/people sent him a message to request for creation of Ibadan state which he said was their priority.
Penpushing reports that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde speaking at the occasion, pointed out that the emergence of Ladoja as the 44th traditional leader of the ancient city is a source of pride to the people of Ibadan.
“It is a great honour to join in celebrating the coronation and presentation of the Staff of Office to His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adewolu Ladoja, as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The joy and excitement that fill Ibadan today remind us of the importance of upholding our cherished traditions’, Makinde stated.
‘The succession process to the throne of Olubadan is now well established and free from contestation, and this is a source of pride for us all. I rejoice with the Olubadan, the Ibadan Council of Chiefs, and the entire people of Ibadanland. It is my prayer that the reign of Oba Adewolu Ladoja will usher in lasting peace, unity, and greater progress for Ibadanland and for Oyo State as a whole’, he said
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