Our reporter/ The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the last general election, Peter Obi, has met with the Olubadan designate, Rashidi Ladoja, in Oyo State.
The former Anambra state governor also visited former President Olusegun Obasanjo.
Accompanying him on the visit were the spokesman of the Labour Party presidential campaign council, Yunusa Tanko, the LP’s 2023 Lagos governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, and Segun Adebanjo.
Briefing journalists, Obi said his visit was to pay homage to the Olubadan-designate due to the strategic and central nature of the city to the political, social, and economic development of Nigeria.
He stated that Ladoja would bring his wealth of experience as a former senator, governor, and business tycoon to lead Ibadan to an enviable position.
“The visit is about Nigeria, selfless leadership, leadership that is committed to turning society around.
“Because Ibadan is very strategic and central to the development of Nigeria. As a former governor, senator, and business tycoon, he will have all that he needs to succeed. And I will support him as Olubadan for the sake of one Nigeria.
“Most of the schools in Ibadan, University of Ibadan, for example, were attended by many people from different parts of Nigeria, and they are making it in all areas of human endeavors,” Obi said.
In his response, 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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