In a move that could influence the upcoming presidential election, a group of traditional rulers from Nigeria’s South‑West geopolitical zone publicly backed President Bola Tinubu for a second term on Wednesday.
The endorsement was announced in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, after a gathering at the palace of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Ladoja. The meeting brought together a number of prominent monarchs from the region, who collectively expressed their support for Tinubu’s bid to remain in office.
Speaking on behalf of the South‑West monarchs, the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Aremu Gbadebo, read a communique that formally declared the collective endorsement. The document was presented at the palace and highlighted the rulers’ confidence in Tinubu’s leadership.
While the communique did not detail specific policy points, it underscored the traditional leaders’ belief that Tinubu’s continued presidency would benefit the South‑West region. The endorsement comes amid a broader national debate over the president’s performance and the prospects for his re‑election.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
