Olubadan: Ladoja’s Coronation Begins September 22

Activities for the coronation of the Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja will commence on September 22 with an interdenominational service at the Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo in Ibadan.

Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade announced this at the inaugural committee meeting leading to the coronation of the 44th Olubadan, held under the chairmanship of Chief Bayo Oyero.

Oyelade said the interdenominational service is organised by the Central Council for Ibadan Indigenes, (CCII).

The meeting, which had the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Demola Ojo in attendance deliberated on the September 26 event.

During the meeting, a one-week Programme of activities was agreed upon.

Oyelade said the interdenominational service would be followed with Cultural Day on Tuesday, followed by coronation lecture to be delivered by Professor Toyin Falola.

This will be followed on Thursday by a Mega Praise worship at the Civic Centre Idi Ape while the coronation of the new Olubadan will take place at Mapo Hall on Friday, September 26.