Abass Adigun, House of Representatives member from Ibadan North-East/Ibadan South-East Federal Constituency, has explained why Ibadan State should be created.

Adigun said Ibadan is bigger than the South-East and three local governments in Bayelsa State.

He disclosed this during the debate on a bill for the creation of Ibadan State, which passed through second reading on the floor of the lower legislative chamber on Thursday.

The lawmaker sponsored the bill for the creation of Ibadan State, which would be carved out from the current Oyo State and some part of Ondo State.

Recently, the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, urged President Bola Tinubu to fast track the creation of the state.

Adigun said: “Ibadan as it is today, the size is about 25 thousand square meters while the whole South-East region with five states is about 33,000 square meters. In terms of population we have what it takes to be a state.

“One local government in Ibadan city is bigger than three local governments in Bayelsa State.

“The remark led to a rowdy session as lawmakers called for a point of order asking that he should reverse the decision.”

His comments, however, drew the attention of other lawmakers who called for a point of order, demanding that he retract the statement.

Ibadan bigger than South-East, 3 LGAs in Bayelsa – Rep Adigun