Aree Segelu, congratulates Oba Ladoja on his emergence as 44th Olubadan
KEHINDE AKINPELU, ILORIN
A governorship aspirant of the people democratic party (PDP)an prominent of Ibadan indigene, Aree Olusegun Segelu,has felicitated with Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja on his nomination as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland by the Olubadan-in-Council.
The Ibadanland kingmakers, on Monday, at a meeting held at Olubadan’s palace, nominated Oba Ladoja as the new Olubadan of Ibadanland.
They also resolved to forward his name to the Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, for official approval.
In a release he personally signed on Thursday and made available to journalists in Ibadana, Aree Segelu congratulated Senator Ladoja on his appointment as 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 would remember them for good.
According to the statement, “I congratulate Senator Rasidi 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.”
