The Ibadan Compound Peace Initiatives (ICPI), a body that comprises all Ibadan Obas, Traditional Chiefs, Mogajis, Baales as well as prominent sons and daughters of Ibadanland, under the authorities of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, has demanded ministerial appointment from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
They said, by logic, its the turn of Ibadanland to produce next the Minister from Oyo State for justice, equity , equality and fairness.
A statement signed by ICPI Chairman, Barr. Chief Niyi Ajewole, who is also the CCII President General, ICPI Coordinator, Mogaji (Asiwaju) Nurudeen Akinade and the President, Association of Ibadan Mogajis, Mogaji Asimiyu Ariori stated that Ibadan indigenes gave Tinubu their total support during the 2023 election.
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They pointed out former Minister of Communication, Barr. Adebayo Shittu and the immediate past Minister of Youth and Sport Development, Sunday Dare were from Saki (Oke Ogun) and Ogbomosho respectively.
They added: “Our request and earnest demand for ministerial position is predicated on the wholehearted loyalty and monolithic support we had and still have for Tinubu.”
“Ibadan indigenes in top positions in Nigerian Police Force, Nigeria Custom Services and Nigeria Immigration Services who have been stagnated or expected to be posted to a desirable and prosperous positions should be considered and promoted without delay.
“Ibadan also want positions of the chairman and members of various respected Boards and Parastatas, these are the earnest requests of Ibadan people for now.”