Why I visited Tinubu in Aso Rock ― Olubadan

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has disclosed the reasons behind his courtesy visit to President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja.

The monarch’s visit on Friday came less than four months after his installation as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadan in September 2025.

It was also barely 24 hours after Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde visited Tinubu at the Presidential Villa.

Speaking to State House correspondents after the closed-door meeting, Olubadan said the visit was to thank Tinubu for attending his installation.

“Since September 26, I have been trying to come and thank him for finding time to attend my installation,” Ladoja said.

The former governor of Oyo State expressed satisfaction with the direction of the Tinubu administration, citing the president’s track record as former Lagos State governor.

“If you know where he is coming from, you know that he knows what he is doing,” the traditional ruler said.

He noted that while Nigeria’s challenges are more complex than those of a state, progress was being recorded.

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Oba Ladoja expressed optimism that ongoing economic reforms would reposition the country positively by the end of Tinubu’s tenure.

The Olubadan urged the federal government to intensify efforts in addressing food security, healthcare, and insecurity.

Oba Ladoja said insecurity, particularly farmers’ inability to access farmlands, remains a major concern spreading across regions.

“By and large, we believe the president is tackling the problem correctly,” he added.

Ladoja served as Governor of Oyo State from May 2003 to January 2006 on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

He ascended the throne following the death of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin in July 2025.

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