Wednesday, October 1, 2025 - The 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasheed Ladoja, revealed that he had withdrawn from active politics to focus on his role as monarch.
Oba Ladoja stated this when Ex-Vice President Atiku
Abubakar, alongside a former Senate President, Iyorchia Ayu, ex-governors Nasir
El-Rufai (Kaduna), Liyel Imoke (Cross River), and other prominent politicians,
paid him homage at his private residence in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital,
following his coronation.
He stated, “I’m not one of you again. I am the Olubadan of
Ibadanland. So, I am for everybody now. I am not a politician anymore. Welcome
to my house.
“Now that I am the Olubadan, I am no more interested in any
other than the Olubadan. You are welcome to my house.”
Recounting his political journey with Atiku, he explained,
“We started from the Social Democratic Party, we were in exile together, we
were in the Peoples Democratic Party together. When I wanted to create an
identity, I went to the Accord Party, which became a household name here. I
know you politicians have a way of coming back
“All the religious leaders said that the only thing the
leaders can do is to promote justice and fairness. I will serve my
people—Ibadan people, the state, Africa and the world at large. I will depend
on your support and advice.”
The PUNCH reports that Ladoja was officially presented with
the staff and instrument of office last Friday by Governor Seyi Makinde, who
cut short his annual leave to personally attend the historic event.
The event marked the grand finale of activities celebrating
former Oyo State governor, Senator Rashidi Ladoja’s ascension to the revered
throne of Olubadan of Ibadanland.
The coronation concluded a week-long celebration that
featured a cultural day, a coronation lecture, a praise and worship
service, and the monarch’s 81st birthday, which was celebrated in grand style
at Liberty Stadium
The new Olubadan ascended the throne following the passing
of the 43rd Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who died on July 7, 2025, at the
age of 90.
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