The newly installed 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to fulfill the long-standing desire of the Ibadan people by carving out Ibadan State from the present Oyo State. The monarch made this passionate request on Friday, September 26, shortly after receiving the Staff of Office from Governor Seyi Makinde. Speaking on behalf of his people, the former governor declared: “Mr. President, my people say their top priority is the creation of Ibadan State. Please, make it a reality before 2027.”Give us Ibadan State before 2027 – Olubadan Ladoja tells President Tinubu pic.twitter.com/11zLuthM03— Nigerian Affairs Journal (@NigAffairs) September 26, 2025
