Olubadan Seeks Support Against Terrorism

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has sought for the support foreign and local stakeholders to help Nigeria defeat terrorism through cooperation, honest engagement, not religious bias

He called on Nigerians to remain united and resist attempts to divide the country along religious or ethnic lines.

The monarch made this appeal while addressing the President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) Bishop Francis Wale Oke during the promotion exercise of the Otun Chieftaincy Line, held at the Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, Ibadan.

Oba Ladoja warned that war and insecurity know no religion, noting that both Christians and Muslims, as well as traditional believers, are victims of violence and terrorism in Nigeria.

The monarch expressed concern over the huge resources committed to fighting terrorism, lamenting that despite the efforts of successive governments, insecurity persists.

Oba Ladoja also responded to international concerns about religious persecution in Nigeria, particularly from the United States and urged the PFN President to convey his message to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and other Christian bodies, emphasising that terrorism in Nigeria is not a religious war.

The Olubadan appealed for understanding and unity among Nigerians, stressing that the Southwest remains a symbol of peaceful coexistence.

Oba Ladoja reiterated that the fight against terrorism, which had lasted over a decade, requires collaboration and honest communication among leaders and citizens.

He called for prayers, peace, and mutual respect as Nigeria works toward lasting security.