Former Oyo Governor Ladoja Triumphs, Crowned Olubadan After Legal Battle

Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, the former governor of Oyo State, has been crowned as the Olubadan of Ibadanland after a two-year struggle. Ladoja's journey to the Olubadan crown involved legal battles and challenges against the government's attempts to elevate 11 Ibadan High Chiefs to obas.

His tenacity and triumphs have now led to his coronation, symbolizing a significant victory for traditional leadership in Ibadan. Ladoja's ascension to the Olubadan throne marks a pivotal moment in the history of Ibadan's chieftaincy system, reflecting the preservation of ancient traditions amidst modern governance disputes.