The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, on Sunday paid a courtesy visit to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, at his Oke-Aremo palace in Ibadan, Oyo State, in a move aimed at strengthening cultural ties and unity between the Hausa and Yoruba ethnic groups.
Arriving at the palace alongside a large retinue of aides and supporters, the Emir expressed delight at returning to the ancient city, describing Ibadan 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,’ Sanusi said.
Following the initial reception, both traditional rulers held a closed-door meeting in the palace’s inner chamber before proceeding to the conference hall to address a wider gathering of chiefs, dignitaries, and guests.
