Newly crowned 44th Olubadan, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, on Friday called on President Bola Tinubu to grant the wish of his people by creating Ibadan as an independent state out of current Oyo State.

He made the appeal shortly after receiving the Staff of Office from Governor Seyi Makinde

The former governor told Tinubu to make Ibadan state a reality before 2027.

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“My people sent me a message to Mr President. Mr President, they said the creation of Ibadan State is their priority,” he said.

The monarch promised to serve his people diligently and pure job creation for youths and urban renewal drive.

Meanwhile, Makinde said Ladoja’s emergence as the 44th Olubadan is a source of pride to the people of Ibadan.

“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.