President Bola Tinubu on Friday departed Abuja for Ibadan, Oyo State, to attend the coronation ceremony of the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Senator Rashidi Ladoja.
The presidential aircraft departed from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, with Tinubu scheduled to join other dignitaries at the official installation event taking place at the historic Mapo Hall.
Senator Ladoja, a former governor of Oyo State and veteran politician, ascends the throne as the 44th Olubadan following the passing of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin on July 7, 2025.
At 81, Ladoja is a respected statesman whose elevation follows the traditional Olubadan succession system, which emphasizes seniority and service within the chieftaincy hierarchy.
The coronation has stirred widespread excitement across Ibadan, marking a major cultural milestone for the city and the Yoruba people.
The Olubadan stool is one of Nigeria’s most esteemed traditional institutions, carrying profound historical, cultural, and political importance within the country and across West Africa.
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