Speaker Abbas congratulates Oba Ladoja on 81st birthday, installation as 44th Olubadan

 

The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has congratulated former Governor of Oyo State, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, on the occasion of his 81st birthday and coronation as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland.

While Oba Ladoja clocked 81 on Thursday, he will be crowned Olubadan on Friday.

The Speaker, in a congratulatory message issued through his Chief Press Secretary, Leke Olatunji Baiyewu, on Thursday described Oba Ladoja as one who possesses natural leadership qualities which has been exhibited in his political and traditional positions.

Speaker Abbas said Oba Ladoja is not just an elder statesman but a peace-loving bridge-builder whose reign as Olubadan promises to bring prosperity and unity to Ibadan and the Yoruba race by extension.

The Speaker noted that Oba Ladoja’s coronation as Olubadan comes at a time when he is pushing for a constitutional role for traditional rulers in the 1999 Constitution. He therefore seeks the support of the new Olubadan in the push for monarchs’ recognition in the ongoing review of the Constitution by the National Assembly and State Houses of Assembly.

As a Prince of the Zazzau Emirate with royal blood, the Speaker expressed his commitment to the welfare of monarchs, noting that the 10th House under his leadership will continue to support causes that will empower traditional institutions.

While congratulating the people of Ibadan on the emergence of a new king, Speaker Abbas urged all stakeholders to support Oba Ladoja during his reign as Olubadan.