Southwest Traditional Rulers Endorse Tinubu For Secomd Term
Southwest traditional rulers have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Traditional rulers across the Southwest have reaffirmed their support for President Bola Tinubu and called for the retention of the presidency in Southern Nigeria in the next electoral cycle, citing the need to sustain political stability, equity and national cohesion.
The endorsement was announced in Ibadan through a communiqué read by the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Aremu Gbadebo, at the end of a meeting held at the palace of the Olubadan of Ibadanland.
The monarchs also called on traditional rulers across the region to mobilise their subjects and encourage support for Tinubu’s re-election bid.
They further expressed support for the President’s decision to remove the fuel subsidy, as well as the proposed establishment of state police, describing the policies as important issues in the country’s governance and security framework.
The monarchs also called on traditional rulers across the region to mobilise their subjects and encourage support for Tinubu’s re-election bid.
On security, the monarchs endorsed the proposed establishment of state police, describing it as a strategic measure to strengthen internal security.
They also urged traditional rulers to prepare and sensitise youths in their domains to take advantage of potential employment and service opportunities that may emerge from the initiative.
The council also backed the Federal Government’s position on fuel subsidy, arguing that its reintroduction would not serve Nigeria’s long-term economic interests or promote fiscal sustainability.
On the country’s political future, the traditional rulers said the rotational presidency had contributed to political stability, inclusiveness and national cohesion.
They also called for the continuation of the arrangement, insisting that the presidency should remain in Southern Nigeria in the next electoral cycle in the interest of fairness, equity and national unity.
The monarchs further pledged to strengthen engagement with traditional rulers in Northern Nigeria and other parts of the country to promote mutual understanding, peace and national integration.
They also commended President Tinubu for the establishment of new military formations in Oyo State, noting that the development would strengthen the security architecture of the Southwest and improve the protection of lives and property.
The council equally praised the Federal Government for ongoing infrastructure projects and other development initiatives across the region and the country, saying such projects would boost economic activities and connectivity.
On the electoral process, the traditional rulers called for peaceful, free and credible elections at all levels, while condemning violence, intimidation, vote-buying and other forms of electoral malpractice.
They pledged to sustain regular consultations on issues affecting the welfare, security and development of the Southwest and Nigeria as a whole.
The council urged Nigerians to remain law-abiding, support legitimate government initiatives and work collectively towards building a more peaceful, secure and prosperous country.
