Ibadan-Ijebu relations in the 19th Century became hostile as a result of

  • A boundary disputes between them
  • B succession to the Ijebu throne
  • C British annexation of Lagos
  • D Ibadan’s attempt to reach the coast.

The correct answer is D. Ibadan’s attempt to reach the coast.

The Ijebu and Egba were fiercely opposed to Ibadan’s attempt to procure arms and ammunition directly from

Lagos to prosecute her wars.

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