The Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rasheed Ladoja, has said 75 percent of Nigeria’s problems will be resolved if traditional rulers, who are closest to the people, are given a constitutional role.
Oba Ladoja reportedly made the declaration during his royal visit to the Owa Obokun Adimula and Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, at his palace in Ilesa.
A media aide to the Owa, Isaac Haastrup, made this known in a post on his Facebook page on Sunday.
According to the post, Olubadan said it was not enough to involve royal fathers only in crisis mediation, noting that traditional rulers should be allowed to use their expertise to formulate and implement people-friendly policies.
According to him, many Yoruba traditional rulers are experts in various fields, and their knowledge could help prevent the nation’s socio-economic problems before they escalate.
The Olubadan said Ibadan is the second home of the Ijesa people, citing Aromolaran Street, a well-known landmark in the Loyola area. He added that Ijesaland has remained a lifelong ally of Ibadanland since the signing of the Kiriji Peace Treaty on September 23, 1886.
He expressed great respect for Owa Haastrup, noting that the visit was his first official visit since his installation on September 26, 2025.
Earlier, the Owa Obokun Adimula declared that the unity of Yorubaland could not be negotiated, and urged Yoruba monarchs to unite in their efforts to advance the region.
Owa Haastrup expressed displeasure over the supremacy war among traditional rulers and advised those involved to lay down their swords and embrace peace for the sake of development.
He said attention should be focused on ensuring that the Southwest is not shortchanged in the distribution of sovereign wealth.
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