Oloye Olajuwon Enitan Subair, the Mogaji of Ile Nla, Anlugbua, and currently the youngest Mogaji in Ibadan Land, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja on his formal accession as the Olubadan of Ibadan Land.
In his statement, Mogaji Olajuwon described Oba Ladoja as “a shining light of hope for every young and promising Ibadan man who wishes to lead.” He lauded the new Olubadan as a role model whose principles, legacy, and sense of purpose continue to inspire younger generations.
“Baba is an Atobatele. The Olubadan throne is not about age—it is about fate and destiny,” Mogaji Olajuwon said. “When people talk about reforming the Olubadan institution, I remind them how disconnected they are from our history. There is hardly any proposed reform today that has not been tried or tested in over 200 years of Ibadan’s chieftaincy heritage.”
He emphasized that the new Olubadan represents more than just a traditional leader, but “a father, an icon, and a living symbol of the Yoruba people’s resilience and unity.”
“We believe this marks the beginning of a new era to reposition the Olubadan institution to its rightful place in Yorubaland. The Olubadan is not just king over Ibadan but a symbol of continuity—the King of the last empire of the Yoruba Nation,” he added.
Mogaji Olajuwon concluded by praying for Oba Ladoja’s long life, sound health, and a prosperous reign, expressing the collective hope of Ibadan indigenes for a revitalized and respected traditional structure under the monarch’s leadership.