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…
Seyi Makinde, the Governor of Oyo State and presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), has cautioned traditional rulers in the state against participating in partisan politics. The governor made the warning during an event held on Saturday, where he received an honorary traditional title from the Eleruwa of Eruwa, Oba Samuel Adegbola.
Addressing the gathering in Eruwa, Makinde emphasized the importance of political neutrality among traditional rulers. He stated that those who openly support political parties or candidates risk exposing themselves to unnecessary political attacks. Makinde advised that traditional rulers should remain accessible to all political actors seeking their royal blessings, rather than openly endorsing any candidate contesting elections.
Makinde also expressed his readiness to conduct nationwide consultations to further his presidential ambition. He stressed that traditional rulers must maintain their neutrality and avoid taking sides in political matters. According to the governor, "Traditional rulers across the state must remain politically neutral. Monarchs who openly support political parties or candidates risk exposing themselves to avoidable political attacks.
'Traditional rulers must remain accessible to all political actors seeking royal blessings rather than openly endorsing any candidate.'"
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