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The Digest:

The long wait for a new monarch is over. Oba Rasidi Ladoja is set to be crowned the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland on September 26, 2025, following approval from the Oyo State governor.

Key Points:

  • Oba Rasidi Ladoja will be crowned the 44th Olubadan.
  • The coronation is scheduled for September 26, 2025.
  • This is the day after his 81st birthday.
  • The ceremony will take place at Mapo Hall in Ibadan.
  • Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the nomination.
  • The approval followed a meeting with the Olubadan-in-Council.
  • His enthronement follows the demise of the previous monarch.
The final confirmation of the coronation date officially ends the wait for a new monarch. Ladoja's Crown's Ascent signifies a new era for Ibadanland, bringing an end to the succession process.

Sources: Tribune Online