Ibadan residents celebrate Ladoja at 81

Ibadan residents celebrate Ladoja at 81

Oba LadojaThe ancient city of Ibadan was agog on Thursday as former Oyo State Governor and Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, marked his 81st birthday in a jubilant atmosphere that spilled into the streets.

Ladoja, who will on Friday (today) be crowned the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland at the Mapo Hall, received glowing tributes from relatives, friends, community leaders, and well-wishers who thronged his family compound to celebrate the double milestone.

The festivities at his compound, located a stone’s throw from Mapo, drew residents, traders, and supporters who described him as a humble leader with an uncommon love for the people.

The mood was festive as market men and women, neighbours, and family members dined and drank to mark his 81st birthday.

Speaking during the celebration, the Chairman of the Real Born Association Elders’ Forum, Isale-Osi, Toafeek Kayode Agesin, said the occasion was unique for the people of Ibadan.

“We are celebrating two events together. We are celebrating a former senator, a former governor, and now the Olubadan of Ibadanland, who clocks 81 years today.

“Baba is a special person; he loves the masses. He is humble, he is a leader, and he knows what the people need. The only thing we can do for him is to keep praying for him,” he said.

A market woman, Morufat Olaonipekun Adeshina, said, “Baba Ladoja is a good man. He is a man of many parts and we love him. My prayer is that his reign shall be successful,” she declared.

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