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The Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has dismissed insinuations that he is not in support of aspirants outside Ibadan zone from becoming the next governor of Oyo State.

Ladoja who made the assertion when some politicians and eminent persons from “Oke-Ogun”, Oyo North zone, paid him a courtesy visit at his Bodija Ibadan residence on Friday however
advised the other zones having interest in the governorship position to properly negotiate with Ibadan.

He said this will allow them to take advantage of the population size of the capital city to realise their ambition.

Among personalities on the entourage included a former Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Planning in Lagos State, Dr Ismail Adewusi, former Commissioner for Trade, Commerce and Investment in Oyo State, Mr Adebayo Olagbenro.

Others include a former deputy governor of Oyo State, Chief Iyiola Oladokun, and Chief Isaac Koleoso, among others.

The Olubadan-designiate said that the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, and Chief Bola Ige were not Ibadan indigenes, but while serving as Premier and governor developed Ibadan.

He disclosed that his intention when he was the governor was to support his deputy from Ogbomoso, Dr Adebayo Alao-Akala, to take over from him while deputy governor would come from Ibadan and let the process continue to other zones after Alao-Akala’s tenure.

This process, he said, would have made all zones in the state to have a taste of the governorship seat.

It is the quality of the person coming out to sit in that position that should matter to all of us. Others zone must give us somebody we can support, trust, gentle that can do the work diligently,” he said.

In his remarks, Adewusi, commended the leadership qualities of Ladoja noting that he possessed necessary wide social, economic and political network that would assist him in developing Ibadanland.

“He has a lot of advice to give to politicians of today because he has been one,”he said.

Also, Olagbenro described Ladoja as somebody that always wants justice, unity and peaceful co-existence in the state.

He prayed for good health, wisdom and grace for the Olubadan-designate to achieve his good dreams for Ibadanland and the entire Yoruba race.

Also, the former deputy governor, Chief Iyiola Oladokun, said that God had endowed Ladoja with sufficient resources being former governor and distinguished senator, to succeed as traditional ruler.

“He has seen it all in business and political space, now as traditional ruler, he would be able to garner all the experiences for the benefits of people.

“He also knows how to manage affairs between politicians and traditional council to ensure peace in the land,” he said.

All the governors of Oyo State except one since the return of the country to democracy in 1999 been from the Ibadan zone of the state.

Watianoengineer:
This one wey thread dry, peter Obi people don sleep? Abi na governor Fubara broadcast dey make them shiver??

adioolayi:
Long may you reign...

Oba Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja..

Omo ajorosun

Omo'badan ki ba ni s’ore ai mu ni lo s’ogun.

Omo agbo sasa mo sa

Omo agbo yaya mo ya

Oke gulutu igbo tin won tin bo osabari

Ibadan Mesi Ogo, nile Oluyole.

Ilu Ogunmola, olodogbo keri loju ogun.

Ilu Ibikunle alagbala jaya-jaya.

Ilu Ajayi, o gbori Efon se filafila.

Ilu Latosa, Aare-ona kakanfo.

Iwo l'omo a je Igbin je ikarahun

Omo afi ikarahun fo ri mu.

Ibadan maja-maja bii tojo kin-in-ni,

eyi too ja aladuugbo gbogbo logun,

kabiyesi oooo!!!

drLammy:
That's not true, this man doesn't support his deputy from ogbomosho. Rather, his deputy hijacked it and ran with it

NaijaGoBetter2:
Ladoja and Akala had no real beef until Ladoja fell out of Baba Adedibu’s favour. Once Akala was brought in to replace him, the problem started. When Ladoja was reinstated and Akala went head-to-head with him, Akala only won because of Adedibu’s influence and his amala politics.
"I prefer to say Ibadan man", Adedubu" hijacked the power not Akala, because if he's capable of hijacking he should be able to rule for second term"



Now, look at the other regions:

Oke Ogun? Forget it. If Saki and Iseyin can’t even unite to back any of their own “son” for Senate, and instead allow an Ogbomoso man to go three terms, how will they ever produce a governor?

The Alaafin, instead of focusing on real development, is busy dragging power with the Oni, Soun, and Olúbàdàn.

Ibarapa? They’ve already had the Speaker for almost six years, yet they still want governorship.

At this rate, Ibadan will continue to rule. Unless Oyo is divided, or the other regions finally form a strong alliance, Ibadan’s dominance won’t shake.

Watianoengineer:
This one wey thread dry, peter Obi people don sleep? Abi na governor Fubara broadcast dey make them shiver??

drLammy:
That's not true, this man doesn't support his deputy from ogbomosho. Rather, his deputy hijacked it and ran with it

shadrach77:
Makinde purposely went on leave so that he won't be the one to hand over the staff of office to Ladoja. Probably for some spiritual reasons

shadrach77:
Makinde purposely went on leave so that he won't be the one to hand over the staff of office to Ladoja. Probably for some spiritual reasons

Watianoengineer:
This one wey thread dry, peter Obi people don sleep? Abi na governor Fubara broadcast dey make them shiver??

drLammy:
That's not true, this man doesn't support his deputy from ogbomosho. Rather, his deputy hijacked it and ran with it