Nigeria's former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, on Tuesday, said he will support the creation of Ijebu State only if Ikenne,the home of the Sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, will be made the capital.

Obasanjo who spoke at the state luncheon organised by the Ogun State Government in honour of President Muhammadu Buhari,who concluded his two-day official visit to the state on the 40th anniversary of its existence.

The former president who responded to a statement by the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Kayode Adetona, on the agitation for the creation of Ijebu State, said the people of the senatorial district would agree and reach a consensus that the capital of the proposed state must be in Ikenne.

Obasanjo said," I will support the creation of Ijebu State if and only if the capital will be in Ikenne."

The traditional ruler had in his goodwill message during the ceremony sought the support of the proposed state,noting that Obasanjo's support was very crucial.

He urged the President to grant the request and wishes of the people of Ijebuland in actualising their aspirations.