The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has urged President Bola Tinubu to approve the creation of Ibadan State.

During his coronation speech in Ibadan, on Friday, Oba Ladoja echoed the Olubadan-in-Council’s position, noting that the demand for Ibadan State also reflects the wishes of the people.

“They (Olubadan-in-Council) have a message for you, Mr President. They want Ibadan State. Or is it not so?” he said.

The Olubadan asked the crowd to rise and appreciate the President “in advance” for granting the request.

“I’m sure that if President Tinubu has one option of state creation from Oyo State, it’d be Ibadan State.

“Please do this in good time. We can’t wait to have Ibadan State, in fact, before the 2027 election,” Oba Ladoja stated.

State creation is one of the major agitation among different groups and individuals in the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution.

Nigeria currently has 36 states spread across six geopolitical zones.