The former governor of Oyo state, Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja has officially received the Ibadan beaded crown after seven years of resistance.
Ladoja was presented the crown on Monday by Bayo Lawal, acting governor of the state, during a ceremony held at the palace of Owolabi Olakulehin, the Olubadan of Ibadanland.
Ladoja, the Otun Olubadan, is one of the 11 high chiefs in the succession line to Olakunlehin.
Ladoja’s coronation comes about seven years after he refused the beaded crown which confers the “his royal majesty” title on him.
The former governor announced his acceptance of the crown while speaking on Fresh 105.9 FM on August 4.
He said if his refusal to accept the beaded crown would affect his ascension to the throne as Olubadan, he would accept it in ceremonial capacity.