Oyo Govt Announces Week-Long Activities for Ladoja’s Coronation as Olubadan
- Activities heralding the installation of former Governor of Oyo State, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, as the Olubadan of Ibadanland have kicked off
- The coronation committee under the Chairmanship of Chief Bayo Oyero held its inaugural meeting today, Monday, September 1, 2025
- All is now set for the coronation of Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan coming later this month
Official activities to install the former governor of Oyo state, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, have started in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, as the enstoolment ceremony committee members have been named.
Former chairman of the central council of Ibadan indigenes, Chief Bayo Oyero is chairing the committee for the coronation scheduled to hold on September 26, 2025.
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The inaugural meeting, which was attended by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon Demola Ojo, decided to make the coronation a week-long programme of activities.
Information Commissioner presents the activities
Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade said that the programme will commence on Monday, September 22, with an Interdenominational service at the Olubadan Palace Oke Aremo to be organised by the Central Council for Ibadan Indigenes, CCII.
This will be followed by Cultural Day on Tuesday, promoted by the CCII and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
According to Prince Oyelade, there will be a Coronation Lecture to be delivered by an international historian, Prof Toyin Falola.
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Thursday will witness Mega Praise worship at the Civic Centre, Idi-Ape, while on Friday, September 26, 2025, the coronation of the new Olubadan will take place at the historical Mapo Hall, Ibadan.
Oba Rashidi Ladoja succeeded Oba Ige Olakulehin who joined his ancestors in early July, 2025 at the age of 90 years.
Oba Olakulehin was the 43rd Olubadan to rule the ancient city.
Oba Rashidi Ladoja’s nomination was approved by the Governor of Oyo state, Senator Engineer Seyi Makinde.
Royal Drummers March to Ladoja’s Residence
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that royal drummers have relocated to Oba Ladoja’s house, heralding his ascension to the throne.
Yoruba’s respect for the tradition has kept the Olubadan’s palace away from confirming the death of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Ige Olakulehin, who reportedly joined his ancestors early morning of Monday, July 7, 2025.
As expected, drummers and shekere shakers have already stormed the Bodija residence of the next Olubadan, Oba Rashidi Ladoja.
Oba Ladoja is a former Governor of Oyo State and holds the highest rank in the civil line. Meanwhile, as required by tradition, Aroko (symbolic message) has been sent to the family house of Oba Rashidi Lado at Isle-Osi in Ibadan, confirming him as the next to ascend the Olubadan throne.
8 Facts About Olubadan of Ibadan Who Died
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, has died at 90, leaving behind a legacy in politics, traditional leadership, and cultural preservation.
The revered monarch was a former lawmaker and army officer, who rose through Ibadan’s civil chieftaincy line and was widely respected for his calm leadership and advocacy for peace.
Legit.ng has put together seven important facts you should know about the revered late king.
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Ibrahim Sofiyullaha (Editorial Assistant) Ibrahim Sofiyullaha is a graduate of First Technical University, Ibadan. He was the founder and pioneer Editor-in-Chief of a fast-rising campus journalism outfit at his university. Ibrahim is a coauthor of the book Julie, or Sylvia, written in collaboration with two prominent Western authors. He was ranked as the 9th best young writer in Africa by the International Sports Press Association. Ibrahim has contributed insightful articles for major platforms, including Sportskeeda in the UK and Motherly in the United States. Email: ibrahim.sofiyullaha@corp.legit.ng
Ridwan Kolawole (Oyo State Correspondent) Oyo state's regional correspondent Ridwan Kolawole has over a decade of journalism practice, covering politics, crimes/conflict, education, and social issues. He is a recipient of the Practical Action and UKaid travel grant for a tour of El Salvador on evidence-based crime prevention and control (2016). He is a serial winner of the Next Generation Social Science in Africa programme Fellowship of the Social Science Research Council (SSRC, New York—2019, 2020 and 2022). For passion and knowledge mobilisation, Ridwan practices journalism and teaches it at the University of Ibadan.
