Oyo state, Ibadan – On Monday, August 12, Rashidi Ladoja, former governor of Oyo state, officially received the Ibadan beaded crown after seven years of resistance.
Ladoja was presented the crown by Bayo Lawal, acting governor of the state, during a ceremony held at the palace of Owolabi Olakulehin, the Olubadan of Ibadanland.
PM News reported that the Acting Governor presented Ladoja with the staff and instrument of office.
As reported by The Cable, Ladoja, the Otun Olubadan, is one of the 11 high chiefs in the succession line to Olakunlehin.
Ladoja, a former governor, announced his acceptance of the crown while speaking on Fresh 105.9 FM on August 4.
He said if his refusal to accept the beaded crown would affect his ascension to the throne as Olubadan, he would accept it in ceremonial capacity.
A video of the ceremony has surfaced online and was shared on the X page of Oyo Affairs.
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Watch the video of Ladoja’s coronation ceremony below;
Meanwhile, TimesNow.com.ng reported that Oba Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin emerged as the newly crowned Olubadan of Ibadanland.
The coronation ceremony of the 43rd Olubadan was held at the Labosinde compound, the family whose right is to crown any new monarch.
Notable dignitaries, including Ooni of Ife, a former Oyo State Governor and member of the Olubadan-in-Council, Rashidi Ladoja; attended the ceremony.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
