The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, has arrived Ibadan, Oyo State, to participate in the coronation of Oba Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland.
He was received by Oyo Commissioner for Works, Alhaji Mojeed Mogbonjubola, senior government officials and representatives of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA). The Sultan was accompanied by traditional aides, Muslim leaders and dignitaries from Sokoto.
Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, Soun of Ogbomosho, Oba Ghandi Adeoye; Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale and Olugbo of Ugbo Kingdom, Oba Fredrick Obateru Akinruntan, have also arrived Mapo Hall, venue of the historic event.
Also on ground are former Ogun Governors, Otunba Gbenga Daniel and Senator Ibikunle Amosun.