“Ibadan is an Incoming State, The Only State in Nigeria Seeking Creation Based on Popular Demand” - Akpabio
By: Israel Adeleke
OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA (OTN) News reports as gathered that the senate president, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has said that the long-standing demand of the creation of Ibadan state may yet receive favourable consideration.
OTN News further reports as gathered that Akpabio, who gave the assurance on Sunday during a courtesy visit to the Bodija private residence of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, where he addressed growing calls for state creation, was accompanied by Senators Adamu Aliero, Yahaya Abdullahi, Sarafadeen Ali, and other senior lawmakers.
Speaking at the gathering, the Senate President assured that the issue of Ibadan State creation would be examined on the floor of the Senate.
According to him, “Ibadan is an incoming state, the only state in Nigeria seeking creation based on popular demand.
Akpabio, who also spoke on the recent installation of Oba Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, described the monarch as a blessing not only to Ibadanland but to the entire South-West region.
He stated that the people of Ibadan made the right choice in Oba Ladoja, citing his vast experience as a politician, entrepreneur, and seasoned administrator.
According to Akpabio, Oba Ladoja’s credentials as a nationalist would bring innovation and renewed vitality to the traditional institution in the South-West.
“His reign will witness a lot of progress. Ibadan people will benefit a lot during his reign.
“Oba Ladoja has served the Country as a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and governor of Oyo state. His wealth of experience will be brought to bear in his new assignment as a monarch.”
Subsequently, Oba Ladoja responding to Akpabio speech, he thanked the Senate President and his entourage for the visit and restated his call for the creation of Ibadan State.
“My subjects have given me the mandate to represent their interests on all issues, including the creation of Ibadan State.
“I placed the request of my people before President Bola Tinubu during my installation ceremony. I am repeating the same thing today. My people want Ibadan state, and I want you to use your office to ensure its actualization.
“Another request that I want to place before you is the constitutional recognition of the traditional institution. If there is a need for the amendment of the constitution. Let it be done so that all this idea of removing the traditional ruler by the governor will stop forthwith,” he said.
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