CITIZENS COMPASS—Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday, presented the staff and certificate of office to the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland in Oyo State, Oba Rasidi Ladoja.
The presentation took place at exactly 3:05 p.m. during a colourful and historic coronation ceremony held at Mapo Hall, Ibadan.
Present at the occasion were President Bola Tinubu and other dignitaries.
The presentation marked the final stage of the kingship process in Ibadanland.
Making the presentation, Makinde said, *Makinde, while speaking, said, “This is a momentous occasion in the presence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in the presence of people, and in the presence of God.
“In exercise of the power conferred on me as the Governor, I hereby present the staff of office to Oba, His Imperial Majesty, Senator, Governor, Engineer, my Baba, His Imperial Majesty, Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, Arusa 1st.”
Meanwhile, Ladoja urged Tinubu to create Ibadan State before 2027.
