Former Oyo State Governor, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has been officially crowned as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland.

The coronation took place at the Ose Meji Temple in Ibadan South-East Local Government Area after Ladoja had earlier received the traditional Akoko leaf at the Labosinde Compound, Oja’ba, Ibadan.

He will be formally presented with the staff and instrument of office by Governor Seyi Makinde at the historic Mapo Hall. Governor Makinde cut short his annual leave on Thursday to personally attend the coronation.

Ladoja became the Olubadan-designate following the passing of the 43rd Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who died on Monday, July 7, 2025.