Olubadan Coronation LIVE: Oba Rashidi Ladoja Crowned 44th Olubadan Today At Mapo Hall
By SHOWTV Ibadan | Mapo Hall, Oja-Oba, Ibadan | Friday, September 26, 2026 | 9:00 AM
HISTORY FOR IBADAN TODAY! Ibadan stand still today as Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja officially crowned as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland for historic Mapo Hall!
When & Where?
The grand coronation ceremony take place today Friday, September 26, at Mapo Hall by 9 a.m. — the heart of Ibadan.
Former Oyo State governor Ladoja nomination was approved by Governor Seyi Makinde after meeting with Olubadan Advisory Council. Date was fixed for September 26 at Mapo Hall.
Who Dey Come? • President Bola Ahmed Tinubu — don already land for Ibadan today via upgraded Ibadan Airport — one of early users of new airport expansion • Atiku Abubakar — also expected to grace historic coronation • Former President Olusegun Obasanjo — don already send congratulatory message with Yoruba blessing “Ade a pe lori, bata a pe lese” Weeklong Celebration — How E Start?
Oyo Government fix full week of activities:
• Monday Sept 22: Interfaith prayers, cultural displays kick off • Tuesday Sept 23: Cultural fiesta for Olubadan Stadium • Wednesday Sept 24: First Olubadan Coronation Lecture by Prof Toyin Falola for International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan • Thursday Sept 25: Islamic prayers for palace 10am + mega praise & worship for Civic Centre, Agodi — also double celebration as Oba Ladoja clock 82 years today Friday Sept 25! • Friday Sept 26 TODAY: GRAND CORONATION for Mapo Hall 9am + grand reception Double Celebration: 82nd Birthday + 1st Anniversary!
Oba Ladoja go be 82 years old on Friday, September 25, and one year on Olubadan throne on Saturday, September 26, a day after birthday.
As e clock 82 today, e turn reign into rewards for Ibadan — e don secure N300bn Ibadan-Ijebu Ode Dualisation and Kudeti Channelization from Tinubu for city development!
Ladoja himself urge prayers and low-key coronation anniversary instead of elaborate celebration — e say make people use occasion give thanks to God and pray for Ibadanland, Oyo State and Nigeria.
Why This Coronation Special?
Na former governor turned traditional ruler. Kingmakers endorse am as next Olubadan. Na first time in long time wey Ibadan get this kind weeklong celebration wey bring President come Ibadan Airport wey just expand.
Ibadan Airport Expansion Puts Oyo State on Nigeria's Aviation Map — na this coronation make am shine!
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