Ibadan, Oyo State \u2013 The Oyo State chapter of the Oodua People\u2019s Congress (OPC) New Era has congratulated Oba (Senator) Rashidi Adewolu Akanmu Ladoja on his coronation as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, describing the event as a momentous occasion in Yoruba history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a statement released in Ibadan and signed by the State Chairman of OPC New Era, Comrade Rotimi Olumo, the group lauded the coronation ceremony as a “grand and spiritually significant event” that signals a new chapter for the ancient city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe coronation of my revered father, Oba (Senator) Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, has begun in grandeur and divine blessings,\u201d Olumo stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He emphasized that the event holds significance beyond Ibadan alone, describing it as a celebration of Yoruba heritage, dignity, and people-oriented leadership. Olumo hailed Oba Ladoja as a selfless leader of integrity, a seasoned politician, and a man with a heart of gold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Highlighting Oba Ladoja\u2019s vast political experience, including his tenure as the former governor of Oyo State, Olumo expressed confidence in the monarch\u2019s ability to steer Ibadanland towards peace, unity, and development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are confident that Oba Ladoja\u2019s reign will bring about unprecedented progress, peace, and unity in Ibadanland. His wealth of experience will be instrumental in fostering inclusive development and cultural pride,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The OPC New Era also noted that the coronation ceremony is expected to attract a host of dignitaries, including the possible presence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu\u2014an indication of the national significance of the Olubadan institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The group described Oba Ladoja\u2019s ascension as more than a royal installation, calling it a reaffirmation of Ibadan\u2019s cultural legacy and traditional governance system. They expressed optimism that his reign will usher in a renewed era of community engagement and cultural preservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Oba Rashidi Ladoja, a respected elder statesman and politician, assumes the throne as the 44th Olubadan, following the city\u2019s long-standing chieftaincy tradition that emphasizes merit and seniority.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Ibadan, Oyo State \u2013 The Oyo State chapter of the Oodua People\u2019s Congress (OPC) New Era has congratulated Oba (Senator) Rashidi Adewolu Akanmu Ladoja on his coronation as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, describing the event as a momentous occasion in Yoruba history. In a statement released in Ibadan and signed by the State Chairman…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","sfsi_plus_gutenberg_text_before_share":"","sfsi_plus_gutenberg_show_text_before_share":"","sfsi_plus_gutenberg_icon_type":"","sfsi_plus_gutenberg_icon_alignemt":"","sfsi_plus_gutenburg_max_per_row":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[38],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2582","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t