A FORMER governor of Oyo State, Rashidi Ladoja, has been installed as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadan.
News Point Nigeria reports that Governor Seyi Makinde presented the staff of office to Ladoja at about 3:08 p.m. at Mapo Hall in Ibadan, the state capital.
The new Olubadan received the instrument of authority in the presence of President Bola Tinubu, governors, former governors, traditional and religious leaders.
Ladoja had earlier received the crown at the Ose Meji Temple in the Ibadan South-East Local Government Area of the state.
He also received the traditional Akoko leaf at the Labosinde Compound, Oja’ba, Ibadan.
Oba Ladoja seated at the historic Mapo Hall in Ibadan, Oyo State, on September 26, 2025.
He is also expected to be formally presented with the staff of office by Governor Seyi Makinde at the Mapo Hall.
Ladoja became Olubadan-designate following the passing of the 43rd Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who died on July 7, 2025.
The colourful installation ceremony attracted hundreds of guests and residents of Ibadan dressed in vibrant attire.
Present at the ceremony are Alaafin Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade; Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Ọlaoye; Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III; former Ogun State governor Ibikunle Amosun; and the Chief Imam of Ibadan.
Also in attendance are a former governor of Kano, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and a former Osun governor, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, who paid homage to the new king.
There is also a heavy presence of security agents, including operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), alongside personnel from the Nigerian Army, to ensure a hitch-free ceremony.
The Olubadan stool is highly respected for its distinct succession system.