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The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has underscored the importance of Ibadanland to the human and capital development of the nation.

Mr Obi visited the Olubadan-designate, Rashidi Ladoja, at his Bodija residence on Sunday, where he noted that the socio-economic and political history of Nigeria would not be complete without mentioning Ibadan.

He added that Ibadanland had always played a pivotal role in both the socio-economic and political history of Nigeria.

The former governor of Anambra State, who was accompanied on his visit by a chieftain of LP and prominent indigenes of Igboland, acknowledged the contributions of the indigenes of Ibadanland to the growth of the country.

The position of Ibadan in the history of Nigeria cannot be ignored as a home to all because of the hospitable nature of the indigenes.

Also, the ancient city is blessed with the likes of Ladoja, who has seen it all as former governor and senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

It is expected that his wealth of experience will be brought to bear in his new royal assignment as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. Oba Ladoja will enjoy the support of all and sundry across the country in his new assignment.

On my part, I will render necessary assistance to make the reign of Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan successful,” he said.

The Olubadan-designate, in his response, noted that his aspiration to the throne of Olubadan was in furtherance of his service to humanity.

It is God who enthroned Olubadan, not because you have money or influential people around you. That is why I will keep on offering thanks to Him.

I just see my appointment as Olubadan as another opportunity for service. Many people erroneously believe that the throne is for glamour.

The time of glamour is gone; it is about service and what you have on the table for the people in society,” Mr Ladoja added.

Jaymats:
This eyes service is too much sorry all these cho cho won't make SW vote for you. SW can't vote for you that is just the truth. The mistake of Lagos 2023 can never happen again in SW. The SW thought you obi is coming with brotherly politics and Lagos fell for it nor know your political antecedent is about expansion, land grabbing, disrespect, ipob-maniac, bitterness and serious tribalism.

Obi stop wasting your time try other region nwanem. Ndooh!!!

RemoveKebab:
I would like an igbo presidency because Nigeria has not been too fair with them, we can't keep hanging on to the past.

But not with this guy
He's looking too desperate and that's a signal for revenge mission plus his supporters are making it obvious.
Dude is not looking for nation building or development he's on a mission and it's will be ugly for everyone.

Saturnalia:
He should continue wasting his time. 2027 will be very different from 2023. Lies & Propaganda no longer work on the mind of an average Yoruba person.

You should all hijack Twitter, Facebook and other Social Media Platforms and change your names and monikers to Hausa/Fulani and Yoruba to conduct your fake polls in Favour of your Messiah; but it’s not going to matter since the theme is “Anybody Else But Obi”.

seunmsg:
How exactly has Nigeria not been fair to Ibo people?

Afonjacoward:
You have our votes come 2027.
Amongst others you are the one capable of taking Nigeria to a greater heights not even the drug lord can do it as has been evident by his abysmal performance in office for yrs now.

Jaymats:
This eyes service is too much sorry all these cho cho won't make SW vote for you. SW can't vote for you that is just the truth. The mistake of Lagos 2023 can never happen again in SW. The SW thought you obi is coming with brotherly politics and Lagos fell for it nor know your political antecedent is about expansion, land grabbing, disrespect, ipob-maniac, bitterness and serious tribalism.

Obi stop wasting your time try other region nwanem. Ndooh!!!

werthy:
Oyos vote in the last election was between LP and APC in the presidential

APC rigged big time here

Many people voted obi

agulion:
Most of us Yoruba Muslims will vote for Peter Obi this time around, he seems very commited

autoez:
I really don't get him. Igbos are present in almost every state in Nigeria, running their businesses without any issues. So how is Nigeria being unfair to them?

kinguwem:
My brother speak for yourself, you've only a vote. All that is needed is free, fair & credible elections. Nobody is interested in sufferings for another 4 years.