Ladoja to be crowned 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland September 26

The Olubadan-designate, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, will officially ascend the throne as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday, September 26, 2025, just a day after marking his 81st birthday.

His nomination has received the formal approval of the Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, clearing the path for the historic coronation ceremony in Ibadan, the state capital.

Our correspondent gathered that a state delegation met with Oba Ladoja and members of the Olubadan-in-Council at his Bodija residence on Wednesday to finalize preparations.

When contacted, a media aide to Oba Ladoja, Chief Adeola Oloko, confirmed the development to this newspaper.

He said, “Oba Ladoja will be enthroned as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday, 26 September 2025.”

The ceremony is billed for the ancient Mapo Hall in Ibadan.

Platinumpost reports that Ladoja on Tuesday met with the kingmakers at his private residence on Ondo Street, Old Bodija, in Ibadan North Local Government Area of the city.

The meeting, the first since Oba Ladoja’s return following the demise of the immediate past monarch, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, in Ibadan, was held behind closed doors and lasted for close to two hours.