The Yoruba Youth Council (YYC), under the leadership of Aare Alawode Rahmon Akintunde, has hailed the historic visit of the Arole Oodua, Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Oba Babatunde Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, to the Bodija residence of the Olubadan-Designate, His Imperial Majesty Oba (Senator) Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja.
In a statement signed by the Council’s Spokesman, Ogbeni Ajibode Abd’kabir, the YYC congratulated Oba Ladoja on his forthcoming coronation as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, while also felicitating its National Patron, Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi, ahead of his December installation as Okanlomo Oodua in Ile Ife.
The Council described the Ooni’s visit as “a moment of great historical significance and a powerful symbol of Yoruba unity,” while calling on traditional rulers across Yorubaland to put aside differences and work together for “friendlier relations and unalloyed unity” in the interest of peace, growth, and prosperity for all.
It further noted that the homage paid by the Oonirisa was especially remarkable as it coincided with the sacred Olojo Festival. Despite his tight royal schedule, Ooni Ogunwusi considered it important to honour the Olubadan-Designate, knowing he might not be present during the official coronation on September 26, 2025.
The Yoruba Youth Council prayed that the reign of Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan will usher in peace, prosperity, and enduring progress for Ibadanland and Yorubaland at large.
Similarly, the Council extended warm felicitations to its National Patron and Bada Olubadan-Designate, Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi, ahead of his official installation as the Okanlomo Oodua in December 2025, as announced by the Ooni of Ife.
“These two historic milestones,” the statement concluded, “are not just ceremonies of crowns, but testimonies of continuity, culture, and the unbroken spirit of Yorubaland. Indeed, a new dawn is upon Ibadanland and the Yoruba nation.”
In the same spirit, the Council, on behalf of Yoruba youths worldwide, also felicitated with the Ooni of Ife on the commencement of the 2025 edition of the Olojo Festival in Ile Ife.
Signed:
Ogbeni Ajibode Abd’Kabir
Publicity Secretary
Yoruba Youth Council
National Headquarters.
