In a significant display of Ibadan's rich cultural heritage, IBILE G7, a prominent group of Ibadan indigenes, has congratulated Oba AbdulRasidi Adewolu Akanmu Ladoja on his acceptance and wearing of the lineage crown bestowed by the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin Ige-Olakulehin I.
The investiture, which took place at Oba Ladoja's new palace in Oke-Aremo, Ibadan, on Monday, has elevated the status of traditional chiefs in the ancient city, adding a touch of modern royalty to the office of High Chiefs.
IBILE G7 praised the event as a significant step in promoting the lineage positioning and preparing the next in line for the coveted throne, stating that the renewed investiture has brought the position of these traditional chiefs into the limelight, attracting people from all walks of life.
IBILE G7 congratulated Oba AbdulRasidi Adewolu Akanmu Ladoja for his acceptance and wearing of the lineage crown bestowed by His Imperial Majesty, the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin Ige-Olakulehin 1 at his new palace at Oke-Aremo in the heart of Ibadanland on Monday.
A statement by Ibile G7 reads: "Oba Owolabi Olakunlehim, who presided over the ceremony, displayed the aura of tradition, showcasing his role as the custodian of Ibadan's rich cultural heritage. The event was attended by thousands of residents, and IBILE CONGRATULATES LADOJA AS A TRUE SYMBOL OF UNITY IN IBADANLAND FOR ACCEPTING BEADED CROWN.
"The installation of Ladoja as the new lineage beaded crown-head has significantly elevates the investiture of traditional Chiefs into class of modern royalty to add glamour to the office of High Chiefs in the ancient city, while the lineage positioning gets the next in line prepared for the new task as the next in rank to coveted throne. Adding, the renewed/elevated investiture of the lineage has upped the stake in the promotion rites from obscurity into limelight to attract people from all walks of life
"Being the first official outing of Oba Olakunlehin since his ascension to the coveted and revered throne of Ibadanland, the investiture of Ladoja to the lineage of the beadedcrown Chiefs now confirmed Ibadanland as the enviable numero uno_as citadel of tradition aside been the established political headquarters of Yorubas worldwide.
"Oba Owolabi Olakunlehim who also regale himself not as only custodian of culture but as a royal father with the incisive precision of what traditional norms entails displayed the aura of tradition at the event a complete departure from the former.
"With this done, it is another feather added to the Ibadan cap as a city that cherished peace and tranquility in holding tightly to the legacy of its forebears as hundreds of thousands residents troop out to witness the ceremony being the first working day of the week!", the statement reads.
IBILE G7Â therefore wished to commend the role played by the leadership of the umbrella body of all indigenous associations in Ibadanland: _the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII),_ to ensure peace reign in Ibadanland and its environs.