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Traditional rulers across the South West have endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office ahead of the 2027 presidential election, calling for the retention of the presidency in Southern Nigeria in the next electoral cycle.
The monarchs said their position was informed by the need to sustain political stability, promote fairness and equity and strengthen national unity.
The endorsement was announced in Ibadan, Oyo State, in 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 traditional rulers also urged their counterparts across the South West to mobilise their subjects and encourage support for Tinubu’s re-election.
They expressed support for the President’s decision to remove the fuel subsidy, arguing that restoring the subsidy would not serve the country’s long-term economic interests or promote fiscal sustainability.
On security, the monarchs backed the proposed establishment of state police, describing it as a strategic measure to strengthen internal security and improve the protection of lives and property.
They also urged traditional rulers to sensitise youths in their respective communities to take advantage of employment and other service opportunities that could emerge from the proposed security arrangement.
The monarchs further argued that the principle of rotational presidency had contributed to political stability, inclusiveness and national cohesion, urging that the arrangement should be sustained.
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They maintained that the presidency should remain in Southern Nigeria in the next electoral cycle in the interest of fairness, equity and national unity.
The council also pledged to strengthen engagement with traditional rulers in Northern Nigeria and other parts of the country to promote mutual understanding, peaceful coexistence and national integration.
On regional security, the monarchs commended Tinubu for establishing new military formations in Oyo State, saying the development would strengthen the security architecture of the South West and improve the protection of lives and property.
They also praised the Federal Government for the ongoing infrastructure projects and other development initiatives across the South West and the country, noting that such investments would improve connectivity, stimulate economic activities and promote development.
On the 2027 general elections, the traditional rulers called for peaceful, free and credible polls at all levels, while condemning electoral violence, intimidation, vote-buying and other forms of malpractice.
They pledged to sustain regular consultations on issues affecting the welfare, security and development of the South West and Nigeria as a whole.
The monarchs urged Nigerians to remain law-abiding, support legitimate government initiatives and work collectively towards building a peaceful, secure and prosperous country.
