Former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has urged the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja to ignore the noise around him.
He stated this in Ibadan on Tuesday while speaking at the monarch’s residence.
Fayose told the Olubadan that his visit was aimed at identifying with him and showing his support.
“If we have quality people on the throne, if we have quality of people in power, Ibadan will benefit a lot. I have come to identify with you. All these noise, all these bickering, they should remember, I was governor 23 years ago.
“Ignore the noise of your dogs barking in the compound, Kabiesi, you have a lot of dogs, ignore their noise. If they need you, they should contact you for advice. Let them know that I Peter Ayodele Fayose has come here to identify with you, the Olubadan of Ibadanland on the happening in Oyo State”
PrimeTimes Nigeria reports that the visit comes amidst allegations by Fayose that the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, is progressing with plans to remove Ladoja as the Olubadan of Ibadan.
There have also been allegations that the Olubadan is sponsoring attempts to impeach Governor Makinde, though the traditional ruler has dissociated himself from such plans.