Southwest Monarchs Back Rotational Presidency and Tinubu

Traditional rulers from the six Southwest states of Nigeria have rejected any plan for the presidency to return to the North in 2027, advocating instead for a rotational presidency. They expressed their support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu during a meeting of the Council of Obas and Traditional Rulers of the Southwest at the Oke-Aremo Palace in Ibadan, Oyo State.

The monarchs issued a communiqué stating that a rotational presidency is vital for fairness, equity, political stability, and national cohesion. They endorsed the Tinubu administration's policies, economic reforms, and infrastructure initiatives, emphasizing the need for leadership continuity to sustain the federal government's development agenda.

The council also supported the establishment of state police to enhance internal security and urged traditional rulers to encourage youth participation in employment opportunities. Additionally, they backed the removal of fuel subsidies, warning that reintroduction would harm long-term economic development.

The monarchs called for peaceful and credible elections in 2027, condemning electoral violence and malpractice.