Peter Obi visits Ladoja, hails Olubadan-designate’s leadership qualities

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.

Peter Obi made the submission when he paid a courtesy visit to the Olubadan designate, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, at his Bodija residence on Sunday.

The former governor of Anambra State, who was accompanied on his visit by a chieftain of the LP and prominent indigenes of Ibo land, acknowledged the contributions of the indigenes of Ibadanland both at home and in the diaspora to the socio-economic growth of the country.

The socio-economic and political history of the country, according to him, would not be complete without Ibadan being mentioned.

He said, “Ibadanland has always played a pivotal role in both socio-economic and political history of the country.

“Its place in the history of the country cannot be ignored. Ibadan is home to all because of the hospitable nature of the indigenes.

“Also, the ancient city is blessed with the likes of Oba 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 Baba as the 44th Olubadan successful.”

In his response, Oba Ladoja submitted that his aspiration to the throne of Olubadan is in furtherance of his service to humanity

“That I am alive today is a further confirmation of the Grace of God upon my life.

“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.”

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