A chieftain of New Nigeria Peoples Party, (NNPP) and a prominent Ibadan indigene, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo has felicitate with Oba Adewolu Rashidi Ladoja on his nomination as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland by the kingmakers in Ibadan.
The kingmakers are the members of Olubadan -In – Council.
The kingmakers had on Monday at a meeting held at Olubadan palace nominated Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja as the new Olubadan of Ibadanland and promised to forward his names to the Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde for official approval.
Oguntoyinbo in a statement he personally signed on Wednesday and made available to Afriposot on Wednesday, congratulated Ladoja on his appointment as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, wishing him long life on the throne.
He also commended the Olubadan – In Council for their maturity in following without delay the Ibadan traditional system of Olubadan’s selection, saying history will remember them for good.
He said “I congratulate Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja on his appointment by the Olubadan-In-Council as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland.
“Oba Ladoja is coming to the throne of his forefathers at an auspicious time. I wish him a peaceful reign.
“I pray that under his reign, Ibadanland will continue to witness more peace and great development.
“I also appreciates the Olubadan-In-Council for their promptness in the selection of the new Olubadan and without any rancour. History will record them positively.
“I rejoice with all indigenes and residents of Ibadanland as we pray that God Almighty will grant the new Olubadan many years in good health on the throne”.