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Economic Hardship: No Fanfare For My 79th Birthday – Former Governor Ladoja

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September 25, 2023
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Ladoja: “I’m not interested in any other crown apart from that of Olubadan of Ibadanland.”
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A former governor of Oyo State and Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, has instructed his loyalists and disciples that there should be no fanfare for his 79th birthday today.

Loyalists of Ladoja have annually gathered at his Ondo street, Bodija residence every September 25 to eat, drink and be merry in celebration of the iconic figure.

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The former governor, who still enjoys a large following in the state 16 years after leaving office, said the decision to call off any merry-making was in deference to the mood of the country with most Nigerians going through biting economic hardship and finding it difficult to feed themselves and their families.

He said his birthday would be observed quietly praying to God Almighty to show mercy to Nigeria, its citizens and the political leadership.

“To host a merry birthday at this time when millions of Nigerians don’t have hope about their next meal will be insensitive as far as I am concerned.

“I have therefore directed that no gathering of fanfare should be done in the name of celebrating my 79th birthday. I would like to observe the day praying to thank God for the gift of life and pray for the country and its leadership,” Ladoja said in a statement.

In compliance with the instruction, a committee put together by his disciples to mark the day has written to politicians as well as professionals involved in the organisation of a get-together for Ladoja @ 79 to inform them of the decision of the former governor.

“Considering the mood of the nation and as a pro-masses leader, the celebrant has instructed that this year’s celebration be low-keyed, devoid of the usual socials.

“However, in tandem with this instruction, the committee has narrowed the celebration down to early morning prayer and an expanded visitation to orphan homes to present numerous gifts to the children.

“We pray that God preserves  our lives till next year when we hope to celebrate a befitting 80th birthday ceremony of our esteemed leader,” the letter signed by Oyo South Senator, Sharafadeen Alli, read in part.

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