₦airaland Forum

In a monarchy where the line of succession is known as a marathon, not a sprint, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja spent over three decades climbing 22 traditional steps. On September 26, 2025, the 81-year-old former Governor finally put on the crown, concluding an extraordinary life journey that spans the heights of Nigerian politics and the deep roots of Ibadan royalty.

THE 44TH OLUBADAN OF IBADAN — OBA RASHIDI ADEWOLU LADOJA

Born 25 Sep 1944 [81yrs]
Crowned 26 Sep 2025

Education
1958–1963: Ibadan Boys High School
1964–1965: Olivet Baptist High Sch
1966–1972: Univ of Liège, Belgium

Work experience
1973-1985: Total Nigeria
2000: Director, Standard Trust Bank Ltd

Politics
1992-1993: Senator, Oyo South
2003-2007: Governor, Oyo State

#Statisense

Congratulations to Oba Rashidi Ladoja. May your reign as the 44th Olubadan be peaceful.

Oba biggest dream is becoming Olubadan and finally Baba has achieved his greatest dream.

God wey do am for Oba Rashidi Ladoja will do it for me too, me self want to be Senate president someday make I dey off people mic

A legend of his time, a true son of the state, an honored stateman. Long live king!

Congratulation to you my dear brother .. you're a great man

Obas tat are under local government. Even the stare governor can sanction an oba just like the case of kano.

I don't see the relevance of oba stuff again.

First man in Nigeria to be :
A Senator
A Governor and now
A king..

What a Grace...

Baba God Abeg help too in life...

Congratulations to him, the journey looks Juice

They will never mention the part where he was accused of corruption.

The king has got remarkable achievements.

That's really wonderful.

Is there no way Yorubas can monitise their festivals and tradition.
In my life the Yorubas are the most culturally inclined people on earth, beautiful major festivals.

These guys are truly blessed.
Proudly esan.

CONGRATULATIONS MY BROTHER, FOR YOUR NEW OFFICE, GOD GIVE YOU THE GRACE TO RULE WITH FAIRNESS SND WITHOUTH SENTIMENTS

So baba attended the prestigious IBHS near Pa Awo's house @ oke bola? That's my bros and friend's alma mater. 👍 May your reign bring forth prosperity and peace in ibadanland. I remember his slogan as governor. Idèra dééé. Ageing is inevitable, no matter how rich you may be. Baba ti dagba.

Omo yooba atata, a gentleman par excellence. A man devoid of controversial background and age falsification, very clean 👍 No wonder Taye currency sang that controversial song. He knew someone of a questionable character was in their midst. Won ti kęran m'ero

He finally made it! It's been a long time coming.

Congratulations to Olubadan

Congratulations my brother,my friend and associate on your new throne as oba olubadan of Ibadan.


Hope those people will not come for my head?

this same man that EFCC has been going after..nigeria is a corrupt society

Congratulations to Oba Rasheed Ladoja. I've always admired him from his time as Governor. Simple man!

He started the journey to Olubadan in 1993 from 'Jagun' and climbed the ladder till he became the King, imperial majesty in 2025..

May your reign be long and fulfilling.

I hope your reign would inspire us.

In this same oyo state. How many first class kings is the state government paying monthly like this. From alaafin to olubadan

ednut1:
In this same oyo state. How many first class kings is the state government paying monthly like this. From alaafin to olubadan

Maybe the reason he's asking for Ibadan state to create his own autonomy.

This my bro. God don help am sha.

Make him enjoy dey go

Congrats. I hope some people can see how Kabiyesi’s school record is well-arranged with dates attended. Not arriving and graduating before the construction of the school.

How did they arrive in making this man an Oba?

What is his qualification? Did he qualify?

Has he fulfilled the requirements for Western Nigeria Oba?

Did he get jailed in the USA or UK?

Has he raped before?

Or has he frauded people of their millions as per the custom of their people?

This man needs to be verified. Or we won't agree.

This will be unfair to the sacrifices past obas had to make to get that stool. The law is the law a d must followed. Don't bend the rules. Hian!!!

An hero

I could remember back then , when adedibu said no any gorvenor in Oyo state would gorven the state two tenure, but Baba ladoja break the courses, finish his two tenures and still become Oyo king In adedibu absent.


Kaiii, imagine irony of Life.



. CONGRATS OBA ALADEEE OF OYO LAND.

Curious345:
Congratulation to you my dear brother .. you're a great man

you ehhhhh.... Reno d ethnic biggot watching you right now