Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has visited the Olubadan-designate, Rashidi Ladoja, in Oyo State, pledging support for his leadership of Ibadan.
Obi, accompanied by Labour Party campaign spokesman Yunusa Tanko, 2023 Lagos governorship candidate Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, and Segun Adebanjo, also met with former President Olusegun Obasanjo during the trip.
Speaking to journalists, Obi said his visit was to pay homage to the Olubadan-designate, describing Ibadan as strategic to Nigeria’s political, social, and economic development. He expressed confidence that Ladoja’s experience as a former senator, governor, and businessman would position the city for greater progress.
“The visit is about Nigeria, selfless leadership, leadership that is committed to turning society around,” Obi said. “I will support him as Olubadan for the sake of one Nigeria.”
In his response, Ladoja said his aspiration to the throne was a continuation of his service to humanity and expressed gratitude to God for his life and achievements.
Obi later wrote on his official X handle that the meetings provided opportunities to discuss Nigeria’s unity, fairness, and justice, and to reaffirm the possibility of building a new Nigeria through competent and compassionate leadership.
