The Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, on Sunday visited the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, at his palace in Oke-Aremo, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, in a move aimed at strengthening the longstanding relationship between the Yoruba and Hausa ethnic groups.
Sanusi, who arrived at the palace alongside a large entourage, expressed delight at returning to Ibadan, describing the city as his second home.
“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,” he said.
The visit featured a private meeting between the two traditional rulers in the inner chamber of the Olubadan’s palace before they later proceeded to the conference room to address a larger gathering.
The PUNCH learnt that the visit was motivated by the longstanding ties between the Yoruba and Hausa communities, with the engagement expected to further strengthen their relationship.
More details later.
