By; BAYO AKAMO, Ibadan The Chairman of the 44th Olubadan Coronation Committee, Chief Bayo Oyero on Saturday, said that President Bola Ah
By; BAYO AKAMO, Ibadan
The Chairman of the 44th Olubadan Coronation Committee, Chief Bayo Oyero on Saturday, said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, prominent Traditional rulers from across Nigeria are to witness the coronation of Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland.
Chief Oyero disclosed this at a world press conference on the Coronation of Oba Rashidi Ladoja held at the Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo in Ibadan on the coronation.
According to Chief Oyero, other dignitaries expected at the event holding on Friday, September 26 at Mapo in Ibadan, include, former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwakwanso and others.
Stressing that all is set for the coronation, Chief Oyero pointed out that the installation of Oba Ladoja as the new Olubadan marks a great cultural and historical significance.
According to Chief Oyero, the event will not just be a coronation, but reaffirmation of unique and timeless chieftaincy system of Ibadanland.
“The ascension of Oba Ladoja is a journey of many years back, a path meticulously followed and guided by the wisdom of the ancestors,” he said .
Chief Oyero added, “Ibadan succession process is a testament to it’s democratic and orderly tradition, a system that has ensured peace and stability for generations”.
Emphasizing that Oba Ladoja, being a former Senator, Governor, and now Olubadan, will be equiped with unique understanding of the grassroots to the corridors of power, urging the people of Ibadan to be confident that Oba Ladoja would bring his wealth of experience to the throne, leading Ibadanland into a new era of progress, peace and prosperity.
Chief Oyero noted that the coronation of Oba Ladoja will be a weeklong activity, starting from Monday September 22 till October 2.
Oyo State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon Ademola Ojo in his remarks, described the Olubadan stool as a revered one, cultural identity not just to Ibadanland, but Yorubaland and Nigeria as a whole.
Speaking on behalf of the Oyo State Government team at the Coronation committee, the Commissioner said, Oba Ladoja’s coronation signifies unity, peace and fundamental celebration of Yoruba heritage.
He commended Governor Seyi Makinde for his exemplary leadership and respect for traditional institution.
The press conference was attended by the President General of the Central Council of Ibadan Indegenes (CCII), Barr. Ajeniyi Ajewole, Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun, Ekeerin Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Hamidu Ajibade, Coordinator, Ibadan Compound Peace Initiatives (ICPI), Mogaji Nurudeen Akinade and media aide to the Olubadan designate, Adeola Oloko amongst others
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