• Pledges to prioritise security
• Says Tinubu’ll grace his coronation

The Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, yesterday, urged all and sundry to join hands to protect Ibadan and Yoruba territories. Oba Ladoja made the call during a visit by leaders of Ode-Omu community in Osun State, who paid him a visit at his Bodija residence, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

The delegation was led by the Balogun of Ode-Omu, Adebayo Adeyinfa. The Olubadan-designate also reiterated the call for all sons and daughters of Ibadanland and Yoruba in general to unite in safeguarding their land and ensuring lasting peace and security.

However, Oba Ladoja, also, yesterday, disclosed that President Bola Tinubu would be among the dignitaries to grace his coronation, which is expected to take place on September 26, 2025.

Meanwhile, Oba Ladoja has sought the support of a former Minister of Education, Prof. Tunde Adeniran; a former Nigerian Ambassador to the Philippines, Dr Yemi Farounbi, and other intellectuals to enable him to lead Ibadanland effectively.

Oba Ladoja made the call when Adeniran, Farounbi, and Prof. Soji Adejumo paid him a congratulatory royal visit at his Bodija residence, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

They congratulated the monarch on the opportunity to ascend to the throne of his forebears, praying that Ibadan would witness development under his leadership. They, however, said that Oba Ladoja represents everything they stood for.