– The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, on Sunday paid a courtesy visit to the Olubadan-designate, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja, at his Bodija private residence in Ibadan.

Ladoja, a former governor of Oyo State, is set to be installed as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday, September 26, 2025, following the passing of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who joined his ancestors on July 7 at the age of 90.

The Ooni, who arrived at 2:12 p.m., was warmly received at the entrance by Oba Ladoja and members of the Olubadan-in-Council. The atmosphere was electric, as hundreds of Ibadan residents, high chiefs, Baales, Mogajis, socio-cultural groups, and title holders thronged the venue, with drumming, dancing, and jubilation filling the air.

The visit is seen as a significant gesture of unity between the Yoruba traditional institutions as Ibadan prepares for the historic coronation later this week.