President Bola Tinubu has congratulated a former Oyo State Governor, Rashidi Ladoja, who has turned 80 years old, describing the celebrant as an “astute politician”.
Ladoja, a beaded-crown-wearing monarch, was greeted on Wednesday in a statement by President Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, titled, ‘President Tinubu greets Oba Rashidi Ladoja at 80’.
The statement read in part, “President Bola Tinubu extends his warm congratulations to Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja as he marks his 80th birthday today, 25th September 2024.
“Oba Rashidi is an accomplished businessman and served as Governor of Oyo State from 2003 to 2007 and as a Senator in the Third Republic. He was elevated from Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland to a beaded-crown-wearing Oba by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, on 12th August 2024.
“President Tinubu joins family, friends, and the people of Ibadanland to celebrate the elder statesman on this milestone”, adding that President Tinubu “commends Oba Rashidi for his strength of will and courage in the pursuit of justice and lofty ideals”.
The president saluted “the astute politician for his service to the nation and dedication to the cause of a greater Nigeria”.
“The President recalls his time in the Senate during the Third Republic when providence crossed their paths, and thanks Oba Rashidi for his friendship and support over the years.
“President Tinubu prays for unceasing wisdom, robust health and strength for Oba Rashidi as he marks this very significant occasion”.
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, also congratulated the former Oyo governor, saying he is a worthy son of Ibadanland.
