The Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, Tuesday, said President Bola Tinubu will grace his coronation as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland on September 25, in Ibadan.
Oba Ladoja made this known while receiving into his Ondo Street, Old Bodija residence in Ibadan, a delegation from Ode-Omu, Osun state, on a royal visit.
Ladoja stated that many other dignitaries from across the world are also expected at his coronation come Friday, September 25.
“Many personalities in Osun state have visited me. Governor Ademola Adeleke, former governors from the state have come. Adegboyega Oyetola sent a message,” he said.
Oba Ladoja added, “Oyetola knows the relationship between me and the leader of the country. The leader of the country, President Tinubu, will grace my coronation. He will come around.”
Meanwhile, the Olubadan-in-Council has released the official programme of events for the coronation of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, scheduled to begin on Monday, 22 September, 2025.
According to the schedule, the celebrations will open with a special inter-religious prayer session at the Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo on Monday at 12 noon and will be followed on Tuesday by a Coronation Cultural Fiesta at the Olubadan Stadium, Iyaganku.
The Olubadan-in-Council stated that: “On Wednesday, 24 September, Professor Toyin Falola will deliver the first Coronation Lecture at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan.
“Thursday, 25 September, which marks the Olubadan’s birthday, will feature an Islamic prayer session at Ibadan House, Oke Aremo, and a Mega Praise and Worship service at Ibadan Civic Centre.”
Continuing, the statement said: “The main coronation will hold on Friday, 26 September at Mapo Hall Arena, followed by a reception at Obafemi Awolowo (Liberty) Stadium.
“The celebrations continue on Sunday, 28 September, with a Thanksgiving Service at the Catholic Cathedral, Oke Padre, and a civic reception at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan. The weeklong programme will be rounded off on Friday, 3 October, with a Coronation Special Juma’at Service at the Central Mosque, Ojaba, Ibadan.”