Live: Coronation of Oba Rasheed Ladoja as 44th Olubadan of Ibadan
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Ibadan, Oyo state - Tens of thousands of well-wishers gathered for Oba Senator Rasheed Ladoja coronation, which sees him formally take up his role as the new Olubadan of Ibadan.
Legit.ng reports that Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, is in a festive mood, as President Bola Tinubu and other dignitaries prepare to attend the coronation of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Ladoja.
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The coronation, billed to hold at Mapo Hall, will draw traditional rulers, eminent personalities, politicians, scholars, and citizens of Ibadanland in celebration of the former Oyo state governor’s ascension to the ancient throne.
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Several schools closed in Ibadan
Legit.ng understands that some schools announced closures in Ibadan and its environ for the day.
Already, Governor Makinde cut short his 2025 annual leave to attend the coronation of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Ladoja.
Olubadan's biography released
A short biography of Oba Ladoja has been written by his media aide, Chief Adeola Oloko.
The account was included in Friday's coronation Order of Programme.
Tinubu arrives for Olubadan Coronation
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, for the coronation of Oba Rashidi Ladoja.
The presidency has earlier announced the president will be in the state for the coronation.
See the videos of his arrival here:
Tinubu departs Abuja for Ibadan
President Bola Tinubu has departed Abuja for Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, to attend the coronation of the new Olubadan of Ibadan land, Rashidi Ladoja.
The presidency had earlier disclosed that President Tinubu will be on ground for the coronation of the former governor as the new Olubadan of Ibadanland.
First photos of Ladoja as Olubadan emerge
The first photos of former Governor Rashidi Ladoja as the new Olubadan of Ibadan have finally emerged.
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Alaafin of Oyo at Ladoja's corronation
Oba Abimbola Owoade, the Alaafin of Oyo, is present at the coronation of Oba Rasheed Ladoja, the new Olubadan of Ibadanland.
See the video of the traditional ruler here:
Ladoja crowned as new Olubadan
Oba Rashidi Ladoja, the former governor of Oyo state, has finally been crowned as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. He ascended the throne at the Ose Meji Temple in Ibadan South-East Local Government Area of the state.
The former governor had earlier received the traditional Akoko leaf at the Labosinde Compound, Oja’ba, Ibadan. Governor Seyi Makinde is expected to present the staff and instruments of office to the new monarch at the historic Mapo Hall.
Presidency finally speaks on Ladoja's corronation
Bayo Onanuga, the spokesperson to President Bola Tinubu, has said that the state is set for the coronation of Oba Rashidi Ladoja.
It has earlier been reported that President Tinubu will be attending the coronation.
See his statement here:
Photos: Oba Ladoja arrives at kingmaker's compound
Oba Ladoja arrives at Afobaje Labosinde for the ongoing 44th Olubadan coronation.
Ladoja is the former governor of Oyo state, but would be crowned the king of the largest city in West Africa today.
See the pictures of his arrival here:
Sultan of Sokoto arrives Ibadan
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III, on Thursday evening, September 25, arrived Ibadan for the coronation of Oba Ladoja.
The Punch noted the development.
Pictures of the Sultan in Ibadan can be seen below:
Advanced presidential flight lands in Ibadan
The Ladoke Akintola Airport, Ibadan, on Wednesday, September 24, received its first aircraft since being closed down in March 2025 for upgrade to international standards.
The aircraft, which is an advanced member of the presidential flight scheduled for Friday, September 26, arrived at the airport at exactly 9:14 am.
President Tinubu is expected in Ibadan for the new Olubadan's coronation.
Oyo restricts traffic for Ladoja’s coronation
The Oyo state government will close major routes around Ibadan’s Mapo Hall from 7:00 am Friday, September 26, to secure the coronation of Oba Ladoja.
The organising committee, inaugurated by the state government to oversee the coronation, announced the development.
The affected routes included Beere Junction inward Mapo Hall; Born Photo Junction inwards Oja’ba; Idi-Arere Junction inwards Oja’ba, and Itamerin Junction inwards Mapo Hall.
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