Olubadan Breaks Silence After Meeting Tinubu At Aso Rock

According to Ireporter Online, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has expressed confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s capacity to confront Nigeria’s security challenges, describing the situation as difficult but manageable.

The monarch spoke on Friday after a closed-door meeting with the President at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Addressing State House correspondents, Oba Ladoja identified insecurity as the country’s most pressing challenge, noting that it has severely affected farmers and residents of rural communities and is gradually spreading to the southern parts of the country.

He observed that widespread fear has made it increasingly difficult for farmers to access their farmlands and for citizens to carry out daily economic activities. Despite the situation, the traditional ruler said he believes the challenge can be overcome and expressed confidence that the President is actively addressing the problem.

Oba Ladoja explained that his visit to the Presidential Villa was also to convey his appreciation to President Tinubu for the support he received following his coronation in September 2025.

Reflecting on the President’s leadership credentials, the former governor of Oyo State cited Tinubu’s record as Lagos State governor, saying the transformation achieved during that period demonstrates his understanding of governance and capacity to deliver results.

While acknowledging the complexity of governing Nigeria compared to a single state, the Olubadan noted that states now enjoy improved financial capacity and are better positioned to meet their obligations. He added that economic reforms are underway and expressed optimism that by the end of President Tinubu’s tenure in 2031, the country would be in a position all Nigerians could be proud of.