By; BAYO AKAMO, Ibadan The Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja has declared that President Bola Tinubu will be among the dignitaries expecte
By; BAYO AKAMO, Ibadan
The Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja has declared that President Bola Tinubu will be among the dignitaries expected at his coronation as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland .
Receiving delegation from Ode-Omu in Osun State on a royal visit into his Ondo Street Old Bodija residence in Ibadan, the Olubadan designate said President Tinubu and other dignitaries are expected to grace his coronation
Oba Ladoja stressed that all the dignitaries from across the world are expected at his coronation coming up on Friday, September 25 at the ancient Mapo Hall, in Ojaba, Ibadan
“Many personalities in Osun State have visited me. Governor Ademola Adeleke, former governors from the state have come. Adegboyega Oyetola sent a message”, he said.
The Olubadan designate added, “Oyetola knows the relationship between me and the leader of the country. The Leader of the country (President Tinubu) will grace my coronation. He will come around.”
Meanwhile, the Olubadan-in-Council has released the official programme of events for the coronation of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, scheduled to begin on Monday, 22 September 2025.
In the official programme, the celebrations will kick off with a special inter-religious prayer session at the Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, on Monday at 12 noon and will be followed on Tuesday by a Coronation Cultural Fiesta at the Olubadan Stadium, Iyaganku.
It stressed, “On Wednesday, 24 September, Professor Toyin Falola will deliver the first Coronation Lecture at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan.
The programme highlighted further that: “Thursday, 25 September, which marks the Olubadan’s birthday, will feature an Islamic prayer session at Ibadan House, Oke Aremo, and a Mega Praise and Worship service at Ibadan Civic Centre”
* The main coronation will hold on Friday, 26 September at Mapo Hall Arena, followed by a reception at Obafemi Awolowo (Liberty) Stadium”.
* The celebrations continue on Sunday, 28 September, with a Thanksgiving Service at the Catholic Cathedral, Oke Padre, and a civic reception at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan.
* The weeklong programme will round off on Friday, October 3 with a Coronation Special Jumat Service at the Central Mosque, Ojaba.
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