Southwest Traditional Rulers Endorse Tinubu for 2027 Presidential Race
Yoruba monarchs meeting in Ibadan backed President Tinubu's re-election and declared the presidency should remain in Southern Nigeria.
At the Olubadan's residence in Ibadan, prominent monarchs convened to voice their collective backing for President Bola Tinubu's continuation beyond 2027. The gathering drew leading traditional rulers from across Nigeria's Southwest region, including the Ooni of Ife, the Soun of Ogbomoso, the Deji of Akure, and the Alake of Egbaland, who assembled to deliberate on regional and national matters.
These custodians of tradition articulated their conviction that Southern Nigeria should retain the presidency in the forthcoming election cycle. Their stance reflects allegiance to rotational leadership across the nation's regions, a principle they contend underpins political equilibrium and national cohesion.
The rulers acknowledged the administration's work in confronting serious national challenges and urged the populace to embrace government programs. Several additional policy positions emerged from the monarchs' deliberations.
They endorsed initiatives to create state police structures aimed at reinforcing security frameworks nationwide. Equally, they stood against reintroducing petroleum subsidies, thereby supporting the federal government's current position on fuel pricing.
A formal communique capturing the monarchs' positions was presented following the session, with the Alake of Egbaland delivering the text. This coordinated pronouncement from the region's foremost traditional authorities carries significance amid growing 2027 political campaign activities across Nigeria's landscape.
