Get Guardian on GoogleThe Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, on Sunday visited the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, at his palace in Ibadan, Oyo State, with a call for stronger relations between the Yoruba and Hausa ethnic groups.
Sanusi, who arrived at the Olubadan Palace in Oke-Aremo with a large entourage, described Ibadan as his second home, citing his long-standing relationship with the people of the ancient city.
Speaking during the visit, the Emir expressed delight at returning to the palace, saying his relationship with several Ibadan indigenes predated his ascension to the throne 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,” he said.
The two traditional rulers first held a private discussion in the inner chamber of the palace before proceeding to the conference room to address other guests and attendees.
The visit was aimed at strengthening the longstanding cultural and historical relationship between the Yoruba and Hausa communities.
It also provided an opportunity for the traditional rulers to reinforce the bonds between the two ethnic groups.
