Sanusi visits Olubadan Ladoja, strengthens Yoruba-Hausa ties

By Adejayan Gbenga

The Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, on Sunday visited the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, at his palace in Oke-Aremo, Ibadan, Oyo State.

The visit was aimed at strengthening the longstanding relationship and cultural ties between the Yoruba and Hausa communities.

Sanusi, who arrived at the palace with a large entourage, described Ibadan as his second home, noting that he had maintained close relationships with several indigenes of the city even before becoming the Emir of Kano.

“It is a great pleasure for me to visit the Olubadan Palace again. I have maintained a close relationship with many Ibadan indigenes, even before I became the Emir of Kano. So, Ibadan is my second home,” the Emir said.

During the visit, Sanusi and Ladoja held a private meeting in the inner chamber of the palace before proceeding to the conference room to address a larger gathering.

The meeting provided an opportunity for the two traditional rulers to exchange views and reaffirm the historical relationship between their respective communities.

The Yoruba and Hausa communities have maintained longstanding social, cultural and economic relationships, with traditional institutions playing a role in sustaining the ties.

The visit further underscored the importance of preserving the bonds between the two communities, although details of the discussions between the traditional rulers were not disclosed.