IBADAN: Tinubu to Attend Ladoja’s Coronation as 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland
By: Olufemi Orunsola
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to visit the ancient city of Ibadan for the historic coronation of former governor of Oyo State Governor, Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday, September 26, 2025.
OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA OTN News gathered that the coronation, which will take place at the iconic Mapo Hall grounds, is expected to draw dignitaries from across Nigeria and beyond.
OTN News further reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be among the high-profile guests, joining Yoruba monarchs, state governors, members of the diplomatic corps, captains of industry, and thousands of Ibadan indigenes from home and abroad.
The Chairman of the Planning and Organizing Committee, Chief Bayo Oyero, described the event as “a momentous cultural and traditional milestone” that goes beyond Ibadan, symbolizing Yoruba heritage and African pride.
He furthee revealed that the week-long celebration will begin on Monday, September 22, with an interdenominational service at the Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, organized by the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII).
Other activities include a cultural fiesta at Olubadan Stadium on Tuesday, September 23, where Fuji stars; Saheed Osupa, Taye Currency, and a host of Ibadan’s indigenous musicians will thrill guests with electrifying performances, showcasing the city’s vibrant musical heritage. a coronation lecture by world-renowned scholar, Prof. Toyin Falola, at the University of Ibadan on Wednesday, September 24; and a mega praise and worship concert on Thursday, September 25, which coincides with Oba Ladoja’s 81st birthday.
The grand coronation will hold on Friday, September 26, followed by a Thanksgiving service at Catholic Cathedral, Oke Padre, on Sunday, September 28, while the celebrations will be wrapped up with a Jumat service at Ojaba Central Mosque on Friday, October 3.
To ensure a hitch-free event, the Oyo State Government announced that over 2,000 security operatives from the Police, Civil Defence, DSS, Amotekun Corps, and OYRTMA will be deployed. The coronation will also be broadcast live on national television, radio, and streamed across social media platforms for the diaspora community.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Otunba Ademola Ojo, praised Governor Seyi Makinde for his “timely release of funds, moral support, and respect for Ibadan tradition,” noting that this is the first time a non-government official would chair the coronation planning committee—an uncommon step credited to Makinde’s leadership.
For the records, the new Olubadan, Senator Rasheedi Ladoja is an engineer, businessman, administrator, and respected statesman, whose reigns is expected to usher in the dawn of a new era of peace, unity, and progress for ancient Yoruba city
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