The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, has advocated for the creation of Ibadan State, saying that Ibadan belongs to all Yorubas.
While making the case for the new State in his inaugural address after his coronation as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadan, he however warned traditional title holders to be circumspect in their duties adding that they should not covet what does not rightly belong.to them.
The former governor, while addressing the gathering, warned traditional title holders among whom are Mogajis, Baales, and chiefs not to use their positions to snatch people’s wives and lands.
He appreciated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other stakeholders who were present.
The Oba, in his address, noted that Ibadan is home to all Yoruba races.
He said “All the traditional title holders, you have work to do. You have many roles to play. Do not snatch people’s wives and lands. I hope you are all listening to me. That is not your role.
“I greet the president, my good friend, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. You are welcome. If you are not from Ibadan, you met Remi in Ibadan, and I am happy she is your pillar. I am happy that Ibadan is the home for all Yoruba.
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“Any Yoruba who has no house in Ibadan is yet to have a house. I am happy for the life of our governor. All Ibadan indigenes are the sons and daughters of Ibadanland.
“Some people thought Ibadan would be in crisis. We have settled it. Ibadan has only one room but different windows. We settle things by ourselves. I am happy that the kingmakers who ate the members of Olubadan-in-Council.
“What is paramount is that we should have Ibadan State. God still wants me to work more for the people. The people of Ibadanland, Nigeria, and Africa. I will continue to work for the people. I want to thank the coronation committee”.
