Religious tolerance will not be compromised in Ibadanland – Oba Ladoja
There will be religious freedom and tolerance in Ibadanland, where all the religious adherents will be allowed to practice their religions without fear of molestation, intimidation, and persecution “as in the days of our forefathers.”
This assurance was given by His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr,) Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja (Arusa1), the Olubadan of Ibadanland, when worshippers of Egungun Eleriko paid him a courtesy visit at Olubadan palace, Oke Aremo, Ibadan on Monday.
The assurance was contained in the press release issued and signed by the Chief Press Secretary to Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Ayoade Solomon Olugbemiga, after the courtesy visit.
“I welcome you to Olubadan Palace, like other religious practitioners, as a father of all religions, I need your prayers for the success of my reign, to sustain me, promote peaceful co-existence, rapid economic recovery and security of life and properties in Ibadanland,” he said.
Earlier in her speech, the leader of Eleriko masquerade, Iyalode Atiba, said it had been their practice from time immemorial to pray and support any Olubadan on the throne.
She promised to give Oba Ladoja all the necessary support, adding that the reign of the paramount ruler would witness unprecedented peace, religious harmony, protection of residents and economic prosperity in Ibadanland,
Present at the programme were Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba (Dr,) Sefiu Olawale Oyebola Adeyeri III; Oba Salawudeen Amidu Ajibade, Ashipa Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Dauda Abiodun Azees, Ashipa Balogun of Ibadanland, as well as masquerade leaders and followers.
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