Tinubu, Others Storm Ibadan as City Agog for Ladoja’s Coronation!
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Reported by Amos Dachung Sele Media Africa Reporter
Ibadan — The city of Ibadan is abuzz with anticipation as President Bola Tinubu and other dignitaries prepare to attend the coronation of Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, scheduled for Friday, September 26, 2025.
What to Expect
- The coronation ceremony is set to take place at the historic Mapo Hall and will attract traditional rulers, political leaders, and thousands of Ibadan indigenes from across Nigeria and abroad. [1]
- In preparation, the Samuel Ladoke Akintola International Airport in Ibadan has been certified as fit to receive President Tinubu and other VIPs. [2]
- To ensure smooth traffic flow, major routes leading into Mapo Hall will be closed from 7:00 a.m. on Friday, with designated parking lots and shuttle services arranged for guests with valid credentials. [3]
- A weeklong programme of cultural events has been unveiled, including a cultural day, lectures, a praise concert, and religious services preceding the main coronation. [4]
Significance & Reactions
- Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has extended his congratulations to Oba Ladoja, urging humility and wisdom as he ascends to the throne. [1]
- Prof. Toyin Falola, in a coronation lecture, expressed hope that Ladoja’s reign would spur modernization in Ibadan, bridging tradition and progress. [1]
- Ibadan markets will be shut on the day of the coronation as a sign of respect, and public spaces are being prepared for the influx of visitors and celebrants. [1]
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