The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, has reaffirmed that the Oba River remains the recognized boundary between the ancient city of Ibadan and Iwo town.
The monarch made this assertion on Friday during an emergency meeting held at the Olubadan Palace in Oke Aremo, Ibadan.
The meeting was attended by several traditional leaders, including Obas, Mogajis, and Baales.
According to Daily Post, the gathering was convened to address the ongoing disputes over the land boundary between Ibadanland in Oyo State and Iwo in Osun State.
Speaking through the Ekerin Olubadan, Oba Hamidu Ajibade Salaudeen, Olakulehin stated that the Oba River has historically served as the natural border between the two communities.
He urged traditional leaders within the disputed areas to defend the territorial integrity of Ibadan and protect lands belonging to the city from encroachment.
The Olubadan emphasized the need for vigilance to prevent the unlawful acquisition of Ibadan lands and warned trespassers to desist immediately.
Olakulehin also called on the traditional titleholders to collaborate closely with the Oyo State Government to reclaim any lands allegedly taken forcefully or fraudulently.
“I seriously warn land expansionists, land grabbers, and other trespassers to vacate Ibadan land without further delay.
Our peaceful disposition should not be mistaken for weakness,” he warned.
The Olubadan concluded by reiterating that while Ibadan people value peaceful coexistence, they remain resolute in defending their ancestral lands.
