Ladoja receives ceremonial beaded crown

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has formally presented the ceremonial beaded crown to High Chief Rashidi Ladoja, the former Governor of Oyo State and newly appointed Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland.

The prestigious ceremony took place at the Olubadan Palace in Oke Aremo, Ibadan, marking a significant milestone in the traditional hierarchy of Ibadanland.

Oyo Affairs shared videos from the event on X.com with the caption, “Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja has received beaded crown”

The prestigious ceremony took place at the Olubadan Palace in Oke Aremo, Ibadan, marking a significant milestone in the traditional hierarchy of Ibadanland.

The PUNCH reports that Ladoja had publicly announced to accept the crown at a live radio programme in Ibadan.

Since the penultimate Sunday when Ladoja consented to accept the crown, his Bodija private residence has become a Mecca of sorts, with streams of visitors calling to encourage and congratulate him.