By Oluwakemi Ishola
The Ajia Balogun Olubadan, Oloye Adegboyega Taofeek Adegoke has felicitated with former governor of Oyo State, Senator Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja (FNSE), the Osi Olubadan of Ibadanland, on the occasion of his 76th birthday.
Oloye Adegoke said considering the celebrant political and mentorship record, Senator Ladoja could only be described as a leader of leaders, a democrat and an epitome of excellence, who believes in democratic norms.
According to Ajia Balogun, “Senator Rashidi Ladoja is a political enigma who in the past had fought and won several political battles in and out of the office. I recalled with nostalgic feelings, his exploits as the Governor of Oyo State.
“His many achievements; his hard-fighting core and political prowess while in the Agodi Government House as Chief Executive, among others, still remain unbeaten particularly in education sector.
While extolling the Osi Olubadan for his maturity and wise counsels to old and young alike, counselling the younger generation on the path of good education, entrepreneurship and quality leadership.
He prayed that the almighty God would continue to protect the former governor and his family, and grant him more strength to mentor young people.
