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Olubadan Urges Consensus on New Oyo State Creation
Olubadan of Ibadanland urges unity among stakeholders on New Oyo State creation, warning disagreements on capital and name may delay progress
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, on Thursday urged advocates of the proposed New Oyo State to build internal consensus to achieve their goal, warning that disagreements over the state’s name and capital could stall progress.
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Oba Ladoja gave the advice while hosting members of the Committee on the Creation of Ibadan and New Oyo State, led by Francis Adedayo and Saheed Malik, at the Olubadan Palace, Oke-Aremo, Ibadan.
The monarch recalled that he had previously appealed to President Bola Tinubu on September 26, 2025, to support the creation of Ibadan State and called for the proposal to be realised before 2027.
“My people sent me a message to Mr President. Mr President, they said the creation of Ibadan State is their priority,” Oba Ladoja declared.
The Olubadan noted that towns including Iseyin, Agunrege, Oyo, and Ogbomoso have expressed interest in being designated as the new state’s capital, and emphasised the need for compromise. “You need to build consensus.
You need compromise. Oke-Ogun has 10 Local Governments, Ogbomoso has four. How much representation of Oke-Ogun and Ogbomoso do we have here? You cannot wish them away,” he said.
Also speaking, Ojelabi Morakinyo from Ibarapa affirmed the longstanding unity between Ibarapa and Ibadan, noting that their interests align regarding the proposed Ibadan State.
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The meeting was attended by prominent traditional and community leaders, including the Osi Olubadan, Oba Abiodun Kola-Daisi, and the President-General of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, Sulaiman Ajewole.
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Governor Lawal expressed sincere gratitude to President Tinubu for appointing one of Zamfara’s own, who is a former Governor and Senator representing Zamfara West, to lead the presidential campaign, noting that the appointment is a moment of pride for the state and will undoubtedly uplift the spirits and morale of all members of the All Progressives Congress while reinforcing their commitment to the party’s vision and objectives.
Governor Lawal further stated that with Senator Yari at the helm of the presidential campaign, the party is well positioned to convince voters and advance President Tinubu’s agenda, citing Yari’s leadership experience and organizational management skills as critical assets for the task ahead. Governor Lawal also congratulated former Zamfara Governors Ahmed Sani Yarima, Mahmuda Aliyu Shinkafi and Bello Matawalle for their appointments to vital roles within the Presidential Campaign Council, emphasizing that their experiences and leadership will undoubtedly contribute to the success of the presidential campaign and further strengthen the party’s efforts as all stakeholders work towards ensuring President Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.
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