Dare Babalola
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has advised the 44th new Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Abdul-Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja, not to mix traditional rulership with politics.
This was made public in a statement signed by Obasanjo’s Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, on Wednesday.
According to the statement, the former president congratulated Ladoja on his formal ascension to the throne of Olubadan of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, in a ceremony slated for Friday.
The statement disclosed that Obasanjo is presently in New York for the 80th United Nations (UN) General Assembly session.
Obasanjo, in the congratulatory statement, said, “I take this opportunity to congratulate you in advance of a formal announcement. Ade a pe lori, bata a pe lese.
“It is an exalted and responsible position to be the traditional ruler of all Ibadan people. It requires humility, patience, divine wisdom, tolerance, and advice from wide and varied quarters to succeed.
“Traditional rulership does not compete or conflict with political rulership. I wish you all the best and the grace, guide, and direction of Almighty God.”
