Former Delta State Governor, Chief James Onanefe Ibori has paid glowing tributes to the Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja on the occasion of his 81st birthday which comes up on Thursday.
In a statement he personally signed, Ibori also congratulated Ladoja on his installation as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland.
Ladoja’s coronation will take place at the ancient city of Ibadan in Oyo state on Friday September 26th.
Ibori said Ladoja’s life has been a life of grace, divinely orchestrated by God and geared towards the service of humanity.
“On behalf of my family, i congratulated His Excellency, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja on the auspicious occasion of his 81st birthday as well as his coronation as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland”.
” Ladoja’s story is that of man favoured by God. A highly principled statesman, he is a dogged fighter for justice, equity and fairness. In all his travails politically, he was patient but resolute in his determination to prevail”.
“His coronation is a reminder of his commitment to the truth in the sacred tradition and process”.
Ibori prayed that Ladoja’s reign will usher in peace, progress and development, not only for Ibadanland, but the entire South-West and Nigeria as a whole.
