The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, has declared that antecedents and popularity of politicians jostling to contest the gubernatorial election in the state will determine their victory, not his name.
Ladoja, who once served as governor of the state, made the declaration while addressing journalists at his Bodija, Ibadan residence on Wednesday.
Ladoja explained that majority of the gubernatorial aspirants and candidates in the state are campaigning with his name.
The traditional ruler described all politicians in the state as his children.
He maintained that nothing is wrong if politicians seeking elective positions in 2027 are using his name to promote themselves.
However, he cautioned that the antecedents and popularity of those seeking elective positions will determine their victory and not his name.
Speaking on the recent abduction of 39 students and teachers in some communities in Oriire local government area of the state, the monarch explained that government and security agencies are doing their best to ensure the release of the children.
He described the incident as sad.
“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.
“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 said.
The traditional ruler also said he frowns at all manners of land grabbing in the ancient city.
Eze Chidiebere Paul
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