Use My Name To Promote Yourselves If It Is Meaningful – Ladoja To Politicians

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has stated that only the populace can determine the fate of politicians seeking elective positions in Oyo State.

Naija News reports that the monarch stated this on Wednesday while addressing journalists at his Bodija residence in Ibadan.

He asserted that the antecedents and popularity of politicians will determine their success in the 2027 elections.

The monarch said many governorship aspirants and candidates in the state were using his name in their political campaigns.

According to him, all politicians in the state are his children, adding that there was nothing wrong with anyone associating with him politically.

“Let them use my name to promote themselves if it is meaningful to them. But the populace will decide who rules them at the end of the day, not my name,” he said.

The traditional ruler stressed that voters would ultimately judge aspirants based on their records, popularity and performance.

Speaking on the recent abduction of 39 students and teachers in communities within Oriire Local Government Area, Ladoja described the incident as unfortunate.

He, however, expressed confidence in the efforts being made by the government and security agencies to secure the victims’ release.

“Government and security agencies are trying their best. It’s just that they won’t tell you what they’re doing to secure the release of those abducted for security purposes,” he stated.

Ladoja also condemned all forms of land grabbing in Ibadanland, saying such activities were unacceptable in the ancient city.