Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Friday officially presented the staff and certificate of office to former governor of the state, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, confirming him as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland.
The colourful ceremony, held at the iconic Mapo Hall in Ibadan, was attended by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other dignitaries.
Speaking during the presentation at exactly 3:05 p.m., Makinde described the occasion as historic and divinely significant.
“This is a monumental occasion in the presence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in the presence of the people, and in the presence of God,” the governor declared.
“In exercise of the power conferred on me as governor, I hereby present the staff of office to Oba, His Imperial Majesty, Senator, Governor, Engineer, my Baba, His Imperial Majesty, Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, Arusa I. This confirms him as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. I so present.”
The installation of Oba Ladoja, a respected statesman and political leader, marks a new chapter in the storied history of Ibadan’s traditional institution.
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