Ibadan, Oyo State – No be small wahala wey dey happen as we dey prepare for the coronation of the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja. Big names like President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Kwakwanso go dey among the dignitaries wey go grace the event. Everybody know say Tinubu and Ladoja don chop the same political soup during the Senate days of that abandoned Third Republic.
Next week Friday, dem go crown Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan inside the historic Mapo Hall for Ibadan. You fit imagine the lineup of dignitaries wey go show! Oba Ladoja don already receive many visitors wey come pay am courtesy visit for him Bodija house, and he don spill say Tinubu and others don vow to dey there for the coronation.
Chief Bayo Oyero, wey be the Chairman of the Coronation Committee, talk for press conference say dis whole thing no be just coronation o! E go be big cultural party and historical event. He talk say the installation go reaffirm the unique chieftaincy system wey Ibadan no dey play with. Na this tradition wey don bring peace and stability for years.
Oyero add say, “The ascension of Oba Ladoja na journey wey don dey go on for many years, guided by the wisdom of our ancestors.” E no lie, because Ladoja don taste power from grassroots to the top with him experience as Governor and Senator. E sure say Ibadan people go enjoy wetin Ladoja bring come the throne, wey go lead dem enter new era of progress, peace, and prosperity!
Also, Hon. Ademola Ojo wey be the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, call the Olubadan stool as a revered cultural identity wey dey shine light not just for Ibadan but for the whole Yoruba land and Nigeria. E talk say Ladoja’s coronation no be small matter; e go signify unity, peace, and celebration of Yoruba heritage. And make we no forget to yan thank Governor Seyi Makinde for him respect for traditional institutions, na him dey lead the way.
As the preparation dey hot, people like Barr. Ajeniyi Ajewole, Commissioner for Information Dotun Oyelade, and Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun go dey in attendance. No be joke o! Ibadan dey ready to show wetin dem get.
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