Olubadan Demands Creation Of Ibadan State Before 2027

The 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has called on President Bola Tinubu to ensure the creation of Ibadan State before 2027.

The new monarch made the demand while addressing the people of Ibadan shortly after receiving the Staff of Office from Seyi Makinde.

Speaking in Yoruba, Oba Ladoja said, “My people sent me a message to Mr President. Mr President, they said the creation of Ibadan State is their priority.”

Governor Makinde, in his remarks, said the emergence of Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan was a source of pride to the people of Ibadan.

He said, “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.”

The coronation was witnessed by dignitaries including the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III; Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso; Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola; Dr Kayode Fayemi; and Donald Duke.

Earlier, the Afobaje of Ibadanland, Chief Waheed Popoola, performed the traditional rites by placing Akoko leaves on Oba Ladoja’s head at the Labosinde Compound, Oja’ba, before the monarch proceeded in a grand procession to Mapo Hall for the official ceremony.

The new Olubadan’s entourage also included Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun, Teslim Folarin, Senator Yunus Akintunde, Senator Abdulfatai Buhari, Olamijuwonlo Alao-Akala, alongside other federal and state lawmakers.