Makinde warns traditional rulers against partisan politics
- Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde warned traditional rulers to avoid partisan politics ahead of the 2027 general elections, stating that those who openly participate in politics should be treated as politicians rather than solely as traditional rulers.
- Makinde urged monarchs to remain neutral, promote peace, unity, and development, and serve as impartial fathers to all political actors regardless of affiliation.
- Makinde declared his presidential ambition for 2027 and said he would campaign nationwide, but insisted this should not compromise the expected neutrality of traditional rulers in political matters.
- Makinde and his wife were conferred honorary chieftaincy titles during a palace commissioning, emphasizing that such honours come with greater responsibility and underscoring the call for traditional rulers to remain above partisan politics.
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Makinde warns traditional rulers against partisan politics
The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, and Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has advised traditional rulers in the state to steer clear of partisan politics. Makinde, who spoke on Saturday, urged traditional rulers across the state to remain politically neutral. He made the remarks during the conferment of an honorary traditional title […] Makinde warns traditional rulers against partisan politics
Partisan politics: Makinde warns monarchs
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has admonished traditional rulers in the state to be apolitical, insisting that the throne must remain neutral and be father to all. Makinde stated this on Saturday in Eruwa during the 1st coronation anniversary of the Eleruwa of Eruwa, Oba Samuel Adegbola. At the event, the governor was conferred […]
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