…seeks laws to ensure respect for the dignity of traditional institution
Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja,the Olubadan of Ibadanland has enlisted the support of the National Assembly for the creation of Ibadan State.
The Olubadan restated the call at his Bodija, Ibadan residence when the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio and some principal officers paid him homage.
The first class monarch stated that Ibadan consists of 3080 square kilometres, with a population of about 4 million people and 11 local government councils.
Adeola Oloko,media aide to Olubadan of Ibadanland in a statement quoted the monarch as saying that it had been a state capital along with Kaduna and Enugu from the time of regional Government in the 50s through 60s, and is economically viable.
Oba Ladoja also urged the National Assembly to make laws that would ensure respect for the dignity of traditional institution in Nigeria.
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Said he: ‘As you are well aware, I am no more a politician.But when I knock on your door, please treat me as one of you.”
Earlier, Senator Adamu Aliero, former Kebbi State Governor, and a member of the delegation had earlier congratulated Oba Ladoja on his ascension to the Olubadan throne.
Aliero recalled that he had had relationship with Olubadan when they were both State Governors, adding that at the Governors’ forum and Council of State meeting, Ladoja came across as a diligent and thorough person.
Godswill Akpabio, Senate President who raised hope on the creation of Ibadan State, described Ladoja as a good choice for Ibadan in particular and South West in general.
