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The Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Royal Majesty, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has dismissed insinuations making the rounds on social media that he deliberately snubbed the Alaafin of Oyo during a recent public function, insisting that the incident was neither intentional nor disrespectful.<\/p>\n
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Speaking during an interview with the Daily Independent in Ibadan, the revered monarch described the incident as a misunderstanding that had been blown out of proportion, stressing that his actions were guided by circumstance rather than any form of royal discourtesy.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThere was no intention whatsoever,\u201d the Olubadan said firmly. \u201cWhat happened was not deliberate. It has been misinterpreted, especially on social media.\u201d<\/p>\n
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According to the Olubadan, his movement at the event was influenced by protocol and timing, as he arrived slightly late and attempted to take his seat quietly without disrupting proceedings.<\/p>\n
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Here is a clean, professional news story drawn from the interview, written in standard Nigerian newspaper style and framed around the controversy. I\u2019ve interpreted and clarified the quotes without distorting meaning, and structured them for readability and credibility.<\/p>\n
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\u201cWhen I go late to a place, I try to bring good news,\u201d he explained. \u201cAt the mosque, when prayers are ongoing, you wait until they form a line and then you join appropriately. I was simply trying to take my seat before anyone would say I could not move again.\u201d<\/p>\n
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The monarch explained that his seat was located between designated zones, which required him to pass through some sections of the hall. By the time he returned, he discovered that other dignitaries had already moved, prompting him to retrace his steps.<\/p>\n
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\u201cMy seat was sandwiched between Sohun and Alaafin. I had to pass through some people to get there. I didn\u2019t make any decision to avoid or ignore anyone. Why should I?\u201d he asked.<\/p>\n
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Oba Ladoja expressed concern over what he described as deliberate mischief by some commentators, noting that selective video clips circulating online do not reflect the full sequence of events.<\/p>\n
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\u201cIf you watch the full video, you will see me greeting people, including the governor,\u201d he said. \u201cBut social media has a way of taking things out of context.\u201d<\/p>\n
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On whether he had reached out to address any perceived grievances arising from the incident, the Olubadan said communication had been made, dismissing claims of tension or offence.<\/p>\n
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\u201cI don\u2019t think anyone was being offensive, and I don\u2019t see the issue as an insult to anybody,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
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Beyond the controversy, the Olubadan used the opportunity to restate his broader vision of unity and social development, particularly among younger generations.<\/p>\n
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\u201cMy goal is to unite the present generation and those coming after us,\u201d he said. \u201cWe must raise standards, especially in education, and focus on what truly brings progress to our society.\u201d<\/p>\n
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The monarch\u2019s clarification comes amid intense online debate over royal protocol and perceived rivalries among traditional institutions in Oyo State, a discourse many observers believe distracts from the stabilising role of traditional rulers in governance and social cohesion.<\/p>\n
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