When Ibadan Parades “Odidiomo”, Why Shop for Makinde’s Successor Elsewhere? By Ismaila Ashipa
Ibadan and Oyo Governorship (1).
Those who are agitating for power shift: those saying Ibadan must concede the Oyo state Governorship to another town, lack full and deep understanding of Yoruba historicity.
Ibadan, though not the cradle of Yoruba nation, is undoubtedly, the melting point of all “àsa-Yoruba”. It is not surprising that Ibadan remains the political headquarters of the South West states till date. Why and how?
Legendarily, Ibadan is a potpourri of Yoruba people. Many indigene of other Yoruba towns, including Ogbomosho, Oyo Atiba, Ibarapa, Oke-Ogun, and not excluding the Ijebus & Egbas, the Iwos.& Ijeshas, the Ondos, Ekitis and even the Offas, all agreed to pitch their tents permanently in Ibadan.
Go through the “oriki” (praise poetry) of past and present Olubadan and many Ibadan High Chiefs, the links to many Yoruba towns and villages are too obvious.
Therefore, without being immodest, the Ibadan are the only (qualified) people to be reverenced as the #ODIDIOMO of Oyo state. And where there is #ODIDIOMO, why should Oyo state shop elsewhere for Governorship if not IBADAN.
Don’t misunderstand or misread this post. All Ibadan are #Odidiomo.
*Late Baba Adedibu,
*Seriki Adeojo,
*Late Kolapo Ishola,
*Late Lam Adesina,
*Oba Rashidi Ladoja,
*Late Abiola Ajimobi,
*Egnr Seyi Makinde,
*Senator Teslim Folarin,
*Chief Bayo Adelabu and others are all #Odidiomo.
Other towns are free to Ganusi: House of Assembly, House of Reps, Senate, even “Alaga Ibile”. But for now, allow Ibadan a befitting political space.
Ashipa writes from Temidire, Oje, Ibadan North.
