The newly crowned 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to grant the people of Ibadan their long-standing demand for a separate state.

Speaking shortly after receiving the Staff of Office from Governor Seyi Makinde on Friday, September 26, the former Oyo State governor said the creation of Ibadan State remains the top priority of his people.

“My people sent me a message to Mr President. Mr President, they said the creation of Ibadan State is their priority,” the monarch declared.

Oba Ladoja urged Tinubu to ensure the demand is realized before 2027.