President Tinubu Departs Abuja for Ibadan to Attend Olubadan Coronation

President Tinubu Departs Abuja for Ibadan to Attend Olubadan Coronation

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has left Abuja for Ibadan this afternoon, heading to the state capital to attend the historic coronation of Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland.

His aircraft departed from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at approximately 12:45 p.m., carrying key dignitaries who will join him in witnessing the installation of the new monarch. 

This expected presence of the President underscores the national importance of the coronation — not just as a local event, but as a moment in Nigeria’s cultural and political calendar. Ladoja’s ascension comes at a time when traditional institutions are being watched more closely, and the spotlight is on how the new Olubadan will balance heritage, influence, and national relevance.

As Tinubu journeys to Ibadan, the city readies itself — roads, ceremonies, security, far beyond the pomp — for a coronation many view as both symbolic and consequential.