Eze Oramadike congratulates Oba Ladoja as Olubadan-designate 

The Eze Ndi Igbo of Ibadanland and Yorubaland, Dr. James Nduka Oramadike, JP, has congratulated the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, on his emergence as the Olubadan of Ibadanland-designate.

This is just as he expressed sadness over the demise of the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin, who joined his ancestors on Monday, July 7.

The Asiwaju Ndigbo in a statement he personally signed described the emergence of Oba Ladoja as the Olubadan-designate as very significant having served as a Senator and Executive Governor of Oyo State, noting that he will preside over  Ibadanland with his wealthy of  experience.

Eze Oramadike also acknowledged the warm handshake Oba Ladoja extended to the Igbo community and other non-indigenes during his tenure as the governor of Oyo State with the Igbo traditional leader expressing hope for a positive transformation.

He then pledged continued support and cooperation of the Igbo community towards the progress of the ancient city of Ibadanland, praying for peaceful and prosperous reign Oba Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland.

The Asiwaju Ndi Igbo similarly thanked Almighty God for Oba Ladoja successful journey to the pinnacle of the ancient stool of Ibadanland.