Breaking: Ladoja Demands Ibadan State From Tinubu, Gives Deadline

• President Bola Tinubu has been urged to ensure the realisation of the Ibadan state before the 2027 general elections
• Newly installed Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, made the call on the president, who attended his inauguration in Ibadan on Friday, September 26
• The president, in his address, kept mum on the demand of the traditional ruler, while thanking the people of the state for their support during the election and for his government

Newly installed Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has called on President Bola Tinubu to help the realisation of the Ibadan state before the 2027 presidential election. The traditional ruler made the demand while giving his address at his inauguration on Friday, September 26.

Oba Ladoja explained that the call is widely accepted considering the fact that other regions in the state are also demanding for the state, such as the Oyo people. He then asked if he was speaking the mind of the people, and many people yelled yes.

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President Tinubu, on the other hand, kept mute while giving his address. He thanked the people of Oyo state for their support during the 2023 presidential election. He also thanked Nigerians for their perseverance in the economic challenges, adding that things are now getting better. The event was monitored by Legit.ng.

Oba Ladoja, who was a former governor of Oyo state, was crowned as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. He ascended the throne at the Ose Meji Temple in Ibadan South-East Local Government Area of the state.

The former governor had earlier received the traditional Akoko leaf at the Labosinde Compound, Oja’ba, Ibadan. Governor Seyi Makinde is expected to present the staff and instruments of office to the new monarch at the historic Mapo Hall.

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Governor Seyi Makinde had earlier cut short his annual leave so that he could attend the coronation of Oba Ladoja in person. Recall that the demise of the 43rd Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who passed on to the ancestors on Monday, July 7, 2025, paved the way for Ladoja to become the Olubadan-designate.

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His passing created a significant vacuum, and the nomination of Oba Ladoja is seen as both historic and symbolic, considering Ladoja’s stature as a former governor and influential figure in Oyo State politics.

The nomination was later approved by Governor Makinde, who, according to tradition, set the coronation date and will be presenting the new Olubadan with the staff of office.

Ladoja was impeached as the governor of Oyo state in 2006 by the state House of Assembly and was forced out of office by some thugs. His deputy, Alao Akala, was sworn in as the government after his impeachment. He had accused.

Source: Legit.ng