Osun State in Nigeria was created 35 years ago, and its origin is linked to an insult from 1945. Chief Salami Agbaje, a wealthy and influential figure in Ibadan, sought a double promotion in the chieftaincy hierarchy. His wealth and rapid rise caused envy among fellow chiefs, leading to the insult that indirectly contributed to the state's creation.
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