Ibori Hails Ladoja On 81st Birthday, Olubadan Coronation - Politics

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Ibori Hails Ladoja On 81st Birthday, Olubadan Coronation by mohbadliveson(op): 6:27pm On Sep 23, 2025

A former Delta State Governor, Chief James Ibori, has extended warm congratulations to Oba Rashidi Ladoja, the Olubadan-designate, as he celebrates his 81st birthday on Thursday, September 25, 2025.

In a personally signed statement made available to PUNCH Online on Tuesday, Ibori also commended Ladoja’s forthcoming installation as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, set for Friday, September 26, 2025, in the historic city of Ibadan, Oyo State.

His congratulatory message underscores the national recognition of Ladoja’s leadership, as well as the significance of his ascension to one of the most revered traditional thrones in Yoruba land.

Ibori described Ladoja’s journey as a remarkable blend of divine favor and steadfast service to humanity, emphasizing his reputation as a principled leader committed to justice.

“On behalf of my family, I celebrate His Excellency, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, on his 81st birthday and his ascension as the 44th Olubadan,” Ibori stated, highlighting Ladoja’s resilience and dedication to truth throughout his political and traditional roles.

“Ladoja’s story is that of a man favoured by God. A highly principled statesman, he is a dogged fighter for justice, equity, and fairness. In all his political travails, he was patient but resolute in his determination to prevail.

His coronation is a reminder of his commitment to the truth in the sacred tradition and process,” he said.

Ibori prayed that Oba Ladoja’s reign would usher in peace, progress, and development—not only for Ibadanland, but also for the entire South-West and Nigeria as a whole.

PUNCH Online reports that a week-long activity kick-starting the installation of the former Governor of Oyo State, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, started on Monday with an interdenominational prayer in Ibadan, the state capital.

https://punchng.com/ibori-hails-ladoja-on-81st-birthday-olubadan-coronation/

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Re: Ibori Hails Ladoja On 81st Birthday, Olubadan Coronation by hisexcellency34: 7:37pm On Sep 23, 2025

When will Baba OBJ go and prostrate to the new Olubadan?

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Re: Ibori Hails Ladoja On 81st Birthday, Olubadan Coronation by timibare(m): 7:37pm On Sep 23, 2025

One love ...... People's Democratic Party for life .. best political movement ever

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Re: Ibori Hails Ladoja On 81st Birthday, Olubadan Coronation by israelmao(m): 7:40pm On Sep 23, 2025

Obj may not appear in that palace,it is not every king he prostrates to.

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Re: Ibori Hails Ladoja On 81st Birthday, Olubadan Coronation by BeginsAtHome(f): 7:41pm On Sep 23, 2025

From our own thief to someone else's.

Give me more characters seun Osewa

Re: Ibori Hails Ladoja On 81st Birthday, Olubadan Coronation by Openyamind111(m): 7:41pm On Sep 23, 2025

Ladoja is a perfect example of God’s plan..🤩🤩🤩

Add anything to make up the needed characters..

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Re: Ibori Hails Ladoja On 81st Birthday, Olubadan Coronation by meedoLock(m): 7:42pm On Sep 23, 2025

We shall all be there..... So much achievement for a man.

A one time senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria;

A one time Governor of Oyo State and overall now an Olubadan designate in 3 days.

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Re: Ibori Hails Ladoja On 81st Birthday, Olubadan Coronation by kollog: 7:44pm On Sep 23, 2025

hisexcellency34:
When will Baba OBJ go and prostrate to the new Olubadan?

OBJ has gone to prostrate to him, the moment he was announced as the New Olubadan.

Try dey read News abeg.

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Re: Ibori Hails Ladoja On 81st Birthday, Olubadan Coronation by Pootle: 7:45pm On Sep 23, 2025

political thieves, posterity wont spare them when the time comes

Re: Ibori Hails Ladoja On 81st Birthday, Olubadan Coronation by SlavaUkraini: 7:55pm On Sep 23, 2025

The Criminal former Governor that now supports his fellow Criminal in Aso Rock...

Re: Ibori Hails Ladoja On 81st Birthday, Olubadan Coronation by Ikemba007: 7:56pm On Sep 23, 2025

Hmmn.

They were governors together, so same click

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Re: Ibori Hails Ladoja On 81st Birthday, Olubadan Coronation by Kunlelee: 8:14pm On Sep 23, 2025

Ladoja carefully selected his destiny from baba God. Man is favored.

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Re: Ibori Hails Ladoja On 81st Birthday, Olubadan Coronation by Jayhome24: 8:28pm On Sep 23, 2025

Haaa 80 years old monarch in Ibadan again? Let me not talk.

Re: Ibori Hails Ladoja On 81st Birthday, Olubadan Coronation by kabillion(m): 8:50pm On Sep 23, 2025

hisexcellency34:
When will Baba OBJ go and prostrate to the new Olubadan?

He has gone in company of Agulu fraudster to pay homage. After coronation they will return with their unreserved prostration

Re: Ibori Hails Ladoja On 81st Birthday, Olubadan Coronation by Belurved1(m): 8:55pm On Sep 23, 2025

He had already done that. Baba is a well-cultured man.

hisexcellency34:
When will Baba OBJ go and prostrate to the new Olubadan?

Re: Ibori Hails Ladoja On 81st Birthday, Olubadan Coronation by segyoms: 9:11pm On Sep 23, 2025

This is man Adedibu chased out of office and installed his deputy,...Hmmm Lofe

Re: Ibori Hails Ladoja On 81st Birthday, Olubadan Coronation by Melagros(m): 9:28pm On Sep 23, 2025

COMRADES, Olubadan designate at 81, if finally en-throne, how long will he live to serve his subjects?

Re: Ibori Hails Ladoja On 81st Birthday, Olubadan Coronation by adamkkk: 9:49pm On Sep 23, 2025

these traditional Kings, are they really worth the stress ?

Re: Ibori Hails Ladoja On 81st Birthday, Olubadan Coronation by Lanre4uonly(m): 10:36pm On Sep 23, 2025

Happy birthday and congratulations in advance to His Excellency, Oba Rashidi Ladoja.

Re: Ibori Hails Ladoja On 81st Birthday, Olubadan Coronation by rinzaugustine: 10:38pm On Sep 23, 2025

The two men that fought him and removed what God gave him, his governorship seat because he refused to settle are now all dead and today he is a King shows that God no Dey sleep no matter the evil God sees and it and rewards the righteous in due time

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Re: Ibori Hails Ladoja On 81st Birthday, Olubadan Coronation by rinzaugustine: 10:45pm On Sep 23, 2025*

Lamidi adedibu the acclaimed strongman of Ibadan politics then picked ladoja and made him governor and then agreed ladoja will be giving him a percentage from Oyo government revenue. Ladoja entered and refused paying him the money . Obasanjo tried to settle the case but couldn’t because adedibu mentioned on channels tv during interview at his molete residence that he has made up his mind “.. let him go away…I don’t need his money anyway..” ( that was about 2003 or 2004 more than 20 years now but I still remember that statement clearly) he said he uses the money from government to feed the poor who have nowhere to eat except his house. The next day almost the entire house of assembly impeached ladoja which most Nigerians saw as unjust then because the most the mentality of people then was different. Ladoja won in court but the assembly and CJ refused to reinstate him back. His then deputy Alao Akala replaced him and started giving adedibu more than he requested. Few years after adedibu slumped and died at Ibadan immigration office. Akala died a few years ago and Ladoja they treated unjustly is now a king which I believe is a lesson to everyone that the injustice you do today will hunt you tomorrow

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Re: Ibori Hails Ladoja On 81st Birthday, Olubadan Coronation by Tradman: 11:08pm On Sep 23, 2025

hisexcellency34:
When will Baba OBJ go and prostrate to the new Olubadan?

so baba Obansajo is ur mate now abi. Clearly u don't respect elders

Re: Ibori Hails Ladoja On 81st Birthday, Olubadan Coronation by Krankhead: 12:03am On Sep 24, 2025

hisexcellency34:
When will Baba OBJ go and prostrate to the new Olubadan?

Obj has to come back ro eat his vomit. I remember what he did to.Ladoja

Re: Ibori Hails Ladoja On 81st Birthday, Olubadan Coronation by Krankhead: 12:03am On Sep 24, 2025

Tradman:
so baba Obansajo is ur mate now abi. Clearly u don't respect elders

Which elder Elder wet no dey shame . Do you jnwo whT he did to Ladoja?

Re: Ibori Hails Ladoja On 81st Birthday, Olubadan Coronation by Naijaguy12345(m): 2:34am On Sep 24, 2025

hisexcellency34:
When will Baba OBJ go and prostrate to the new Olubadan?

Who is Olubadan or any Oba/King in front of a former president. Kings are under local government.

Re: Ibori Hails Ladoja On 81st Birthday, Olubadan Coronation by OLOKOESHIN: 4:13am On Sep 24, 2025*

Naijaguy12345:
Who is Olubadan or any Oba/King in front of a former president. Kings are under local government.

Even presidents bow to kings talk more of the king of the most populous city in the south west Nigeria and most largest city in the whole of west Africa in land size. It's blessings indeed for Oba Ladoja..I'm happy for that man