The 44th Olubadan, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has urged President Bola Tinubu to create Ibadan State. He recently appealed to BAT to make Ibadan state a reality for his people before 2027, and Nigerians have been reacting.
Speaking after his installation and receiving the Staff of Office from Governor Seyi Makinde, Ladoja revealed that Ibadan people see the creation of the state as their main priority at this point in time.
“My people sent me a message to Mr President. Mr President, they said the creation of Ibadan State is their priority,” he said.
Also speaking, Governor Makinde said that Ladoja becoming the 44th traditional leader of the ancient city is a source of pride to the people of Ibadan.
Praying for Ladoja’s reign to deliver lasting peace and unity, he urged the people and the Ibadan Council of Chiefs to work together with their monarch to usher in a new era of prosperity.
“It is a great honour to join in celebrating the coronation and presentation of the Staff of Office to His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adewolu Ladoja, as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The joy and excitement that fill Ibadan today remind us of the importance of upholding our cherished traditions.
The succession process to the throne of Olubadan is now well established and free from contestation, and this is a source of pride for us all. I rejoice with the Olubadan, the Ibadan Council of Chiefs, and the entire people of Ibadanland.
It is my prayer that the reign of Oba Adewolu Ladoja will usher in lasting peace, unity, and greater progress for Ibadanland and for Oyo State as a whole,” he added.
The coronation ceremony was attended by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III; a former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso; a former Osun State Governor, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola; a former Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi; and a former Cross River State Governor, Donald Duke.
The new Olubadan’s entourage included political allies like Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun (Ibadan South) and former Oyo State governor candidate, Teslim Folarin.
Also in attendance were Senator Yunus Akintunde (Oyo Central), Senator Abdulfatai Buhari (Oyo North), and Olamijuwonlo Alao-Akala, who represents Ogbomoso North in the House of Representatives, alongside other Federal and state lawmakers.
