By Charles Pemu 
IBADAN, OYO STATE – Former Governor of Oyo State, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has officially been crowned the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The traditional crowning ceremony took place today at the Ose Meji Temple in Ibadan South-East Local Government Area.
Oba Ladoja had earlier received the traditional Akoko leaf at the Labosinde Compound, Oja’ba, as part of the ancient rites. The newly crowned monarch is now expected to proceed to the historic Mapo Hall, where he will be formally presented with the staff and instrument of office by the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde.
Governor Makinde notably cut short his annual leave on Thursday to personally attend the coronation of Oba Ladoja, who became the Olubadan-designate following the passing of the 43rd Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, on July 7, 2025.
