The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, used his coronation speech on Friday to urge President Bola Tinubu to approve the creation of Ibadan State.
Oba Ladoja echoed the position of the Olubadan-in-Council, noting that the demand for Ibadan State reflects the wishes of the people.
“They (Olubadan-in-Council) have a message for you, Mr President. They want Ibadan State. Or is it not so?” he said.
The Olubadan then asked the crowd to rise and appreciate the President “in advance” for granting the request.
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Oba Ladoja stated, “I’m sure that if President Tinubu has one option of state creation from Oyo State, it’d be Ibadan State. Please do this in good time. We can’t wait to have Ibadan State, in fact, before the 2027 election.”
The demand for state creation remains a major agitation in the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution.
President Tinubu, who attended the ceremony, described the new Olubadan as “a rare gem in history.”
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Praising Ladoja’s resilience, which included recalling his impeachment battle as Oyo governor, the President said: “Today is an exciting day. It’s a great honour for me as president to witness this historic coronation. Your perseverance, determination and reliability are impeccable.”
The President also assured Nigerians that “the economy has turned the corner” and promised brighter days ahead.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde officially presented the staff of office to Oba Ladoja at the coronation.
Makinde congratulated “all sons and daughters of Ibadanland at home and abroad” and affirmed the unity of Ibadan’s traditional institution.
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Oba Ladoja, who celebrated his 81st birthday a day earlier, was crowned on Friday and promised to continue serving Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, and Africa.
He added, “I salute all Ibadan residents for their perseverance since the start of the coronation about a week ago.”
The “colourful event” was attended by dignitaries, including serving and former governors, as well as traditional and religious leaders.
Notable guests included the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade; Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Ọlaoye; and Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III. Former governors Donald Duke, Ibikunle Amosun, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, and Rabiu Kwankwaso were also in attendance.
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