Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has declared his endorsement of Osun State governor, Ademola Adeleke, for a second term of office in order for his good work to continue beyond 2026.
Oba Ladoja stated this when the Osun State governor recently paid him a congratulatory visit at his Ondo Street, Bodija, Ibadan residence.
The Olubadan-designate formally endorsed Governor Adeleke ahead of his (Oba Ladoja’s) official coronation, scheduled for 26 September, 2025.
Oba Ladoja, a former senator and former governor of Oyo State, while receiving Adeleke, drew striking parallels between his own political journey and that of the Pain State governor.
He noted that both of them had served as senators and governors, adding that the osun State governor now holds the revered title of Asiwaju of Edeland.
Declaring his endorsement, the Olubadan-designate stated in a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed: “Everyday, we hear of your good works in Osun State, and we are proud of the progress you are bringing to your people.
“Your developmental strides should continue beyond 2026 because no one can stop the good work you are doing.
“I will personally attend your second-term swearing-in as Olubadan of Ibadan, because one good term deserves another.”
The Olubadan-designate further commended the leadership of the governor thus: “Your performance as a governor elates me.
“Osun is a difficult state to govern but you have changed the narrative. You are doing many wonderful things and I can see Osun people are happy with you. Keep it up.
“My prayer for you is that you will lead Osun to new and greater heights. You will overcome all obstacles on your path of governance. You will continue to shine as a leader of your people. The good Lord will uphold and protect you.”
Reflecting on the Adeleke Family legacy of service, Oba Ladoja added: “You are from a family of excellent people- Your father, Senator Adeleke, your brother, my own Serubawon, senator and former governor. Thank you for keeping the flag flying.”
Thanking Oba Ladoja for the endorsement, Governor Adeleke congratulated the Olubadan-designate on his ascension to the throne of Ibadanland, describing it as well-deserved and historic.
The governor also pledged to honour the revered 44th Olubadan-designate with a befitting celebration during his coronation.
“Kabiyesi, I deeply appreciate your guidance and wise counsel. Your leadership legacy continues to inspire me in Osun State.
“I pray for a long life, filled with peace, joy, happiness, and divine blessings on the throne of your forefathers,” Governor Adeleke said.
The governor was accompanied on the visit by the Secretary to the State Government, Honourable Teslim Igbalaye; Chief of Staff, Alhaji Kazeem Akinleye; and Yeyelua Modupeola Sanni-Adeleke.
Others present with Adeleke during the visit were commissioners, including Barrister Ojo, Otunba Tola Faseru, Honourable Olatunji Ayofe and Honourable Biyi Odunlade.
