Oba Rashidi Ladoja, the 44th Olubadan, has urged President Tinubu to create Ibadan State as he was formally crowned in a ceremony attended by top dignitaries.
The 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has called on President Bola Tinubu to create Ibadan State before 2027. The monarch made the call on Friday while addressing residents of Ibadan shortly after receiving the Staff of Office from Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde.
Speaking in Yoruba, Oba Ladoja declared: “My people sent me a message to Mr President. Mr President, they said the creation of Ibadan State is their priority.”
Governor Makinde described the coronation as “a source of pride to the people of Ibadan,” noting that the succession process to the Olubadan throne is now “well established and free from contestation.”
Dignitaries in attendance included the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III; former governors Rabiu Kwankwaso, Kayode Fayemi, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, and Donald Duke. Traditional rites were performed earlier at Oja’ba before the monarch proceeded to Mapo Hall.