His Imperial Majesty Oba (Dr) Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja (Arusa1) had accepted to attend Agidanyin Founder’s Day Festival in Erinmo, Erinmo – Ijesa kingdom on Saturday 7th November, 2026.
The acceptance speech was contained in the press release issued and signed by the Chief Press Secretary to Olubadan of Ibadanland on Thursday.
According to Oba Ladoja the visit of Elerinmo is a welcome idea expected among traditional rulers to further cement the existing cordial and mutual relationship among the monarchs.
The paramount ruler reterieted his earlier call to give traditional rulers constitutional roles to be able to discharge their responsibilities as at when due.
Kabiyesi admonished traditional rulers in Yorubaland in particular and Nigeria as a whole to unite, promote mutual understanding and respect to jointly move our dear country forward.
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In his speech, His Royal Majesty,Oba (Dr ) Michael Odunayo Ajayi ( Arowotawaya 2,the Elerinmo of Erinmo – Ijesa Kingdom appreciated Oba Ladoja warm, royal reception and quality time spent together during the visit.
Presenting the invitation letter to Arusa1, Elerinmo of Erinmo said ” Spending time in your presence was not only a great honour but also a deeply memorable experience, your humility, wisdom,generousity and fatherly disposition continue to demonstrate why you are held in such high esteem by the people and why your reign commands such profound respect”.
” I am particularly grateful to your Majesty for graciously accepting my invitation to attend Agidanyin Founder’s Day Festival in Erinmo which brings tremendous joy to me and my people and eagerly look forward to receive Your Imperial Majesty with the deserved honour befitting your exalted throne”.
In his prayer, ” Baba, may Almighty God continue to preserve you, grant you long life in sound health, abundant wisdom and strength and continue to bless your reign with peace, honour and accomplishments “,he supplicated.
Finally, Oba Michael Odunayo Ajayi prayed God to let Olubadan throne continue to stand as a beacon of unity, wisdom, culture and progress and may generations continue to benefit from Oba Ladoja wealth of experience and quality leadership”, he concluded.
