Politics
2023: Tinubu will succeed Buhari as president – Lagos monarchs
Lagos traditional rulers within the Ikeja Division , on Monday declared that the former governor of the state, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu would become the long-sought president of Nigeria, describing the APC National leader as the most acceptable and qualified candidate to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari.
Speaking while receiving Tinubu’s loyalists under the aegis of Southwest Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA’23) in Lagos, the Head of Ikeja division of Obas, Oba Lasisi Gbadamosi; Onigando of Igando disclosed that the 65 traditional rulers in the division had endorsed Tinubu, praying that God would give him the grace to attain the position.
Oba Gbadamosi, who expressed optimism that Tinubu would emerge as the next President, also prayed for the team, assuring them of total support.
Also commenting, the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, reechoed that all the traditional rulers in Lagos state are in full support of the call on the APC national leader to contest the Presidency of the country.
Akiolu, represented by Oba Tijani Akiloye, the Ojomu of Ajiran Land in Eti-Osa, amplified that cogent reasons exist for Nigerians to come out en masse and support Tinubu’s candidature.
Earlier, the South-West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA’23) has said the zoning arrangement of presidential ticket in Nigeria should be in favor of the Southern region to give every part of the country a sense of belonging.
It’s National Chairman, Sen. Dayo Adeyeye, noted that if the presidential ticket comes to the South, it would bring unity among the Southern and the Northern region of the country.
The former National Democratic Coalition; (NADECO ) spokesman noted that anybody could come out for Presidency from the South as the zone is not constituted by South-West alone.
His words, “the group believes that the principle of rotation between the North and the South should be sustained in order to give every part of the country a sense of belonging.
“We must forget our division in terms of ethnicity and come together. There are three geopolitical zones in the south and each of them is qualified to produce the president.
“However, we are saying that there is someone in the South whose personality is highly acceptable in all parts of the country. We are putting our best foot forward to maximize our advantage,” the media adviser to late MKO Abiola added.
Adeyeye disclosed that the group was happy that the Northerners are also clamoring that power should be move to the South, particularly the South-West.
The former Minister of Works states that the motive of the group was predicated on people having the person that they could get justice from and the system would be fair to them.
He maintained that they had been able to prove to the doubting Thomases that Asiwaju Bola Tinubu is acceptable by the generality of the people in the South west.
“We have heard what the traditional rulers have said in all the six states in the zone. Now we want to move to the other geopolitical zones.
“The work we are doing now is already encouraging similar movement in all the geopolitical zones in the country”, the former Afenifere spokesperson concluded.
In his address, the Secretary-General, SWAGA’23 , Hon. Bosun Oladele, said the traditional rulers were the custodian of our heritage and they have the mandate to oversee the affairs of the people.
Oladele, a former member, Federal House of Representatives and Commissioner for Information in Oyo state, explained that they came to pay homage to the traditional rulers because they cannot do anything without putting the traditional rulers into consideration.
Meanwhile, the SWAGA ‘23 team had on Sunday visited traditional rulers of Badagry Division to seek their royal blessings and endorsement for the former governor of Lagos state, Tinubu.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has called on Governor Seyi Makinde to resign immediately, alleging that his recent remarks on state security exposed incompetence and an inability to lead.
Governor Makinde, speaking during his acceptance speech as the Presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Ibadan on Saturday, lamented that he could do little to rescue abducted school children and residents in Oriire Local Government Area due to all security structures being under federal control.
Reacting, APC State Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, described the governor’s comments as “the height of cluelessness, insincerity, and criminal ineptitude,” warning that such disclosures reflect a dangerous trend among parochial leaders.
Sadare said, “Engr. Seyi Makinde could not find any fault in the nation’s Constitution, yet he swore twice to protect lives and properties of Oyo people. He has long enjoyed the powers of his office, controlling resources and people without challenge, but now faces a serious test, exposing incompetence, cluelessness, and ego.”
He added, “Instead of addressing security challenges, Makinde is exploiting the situation to push a mirage he calls a presidential ambition in 2027. His insensitive comments once again reveal hypocrisy. It is time he quit the office of the governor, having admitted he lacks the capacity to secure the state.”
The APC also recalled that previous governors, including Alhaji Lam Adesina, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala, and the late Sen. Abiola Ajimobi, operated under the same constitutional provisions without similar security failures. Sadare particularly praised Ajimobi for establishing a Security Trust Fund to ensure funding and stakeholder involvement in security, in contrast to the current administration.
“Makinde’s presidential ambition is dead on arrival. Our concern is the continued loss, deprivation, and mismanagement the people of Oyo may suffer in the remaining year of his tenure. The state deserves a team player, a sincere and humble governor — qualities Makinde has failed to demonstrate in seven years. He should apologise and step down,” Sadare concluded.
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Saturday emerged as the presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) for the 2027 general election following the conclusion of the party’s presidential nomination process.
Makinde emerged through consensus and affirmation by party delegates during the exercise, in what party leaders described as a demonstration of unity and confidence in his leadership ahead of the next general elections.
The governor was presented with his Certificate of Return by the National Chairman of the APM, Alhaji Yusuf Dantali, during a ceremony held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, amid cheers from party faithful, delegates and supporters drawn from different parts of the country.
Speaking during the presentation, Dantali said Makinde possesses the leadership qualities, administrative experience and vision required to steer the country towards sustainable growth and national development.
He urged party members across the federation to close ranks and intensify grassroots mobilisation to ensure victory for the party in the 2027 presidential election.
The APM national chairman maintained that the party remained committed to presenting Nigerians with what he described as a credible alternative capable of addressing the country’s economic, security and governance challenges.
According to him, the emergence of Makinde as the party’s flag bearer marked the beginning of a new political movement aimed at restoring hope and strengthening democratic governance in the country.
In his acceptance speech, Governor Makinde expressed appreciation to the leadership of the party and delegates for the confidence reposed in him, pledging to work with stakeholders across political, ethnic and religious divides to advance the party’s vision for national transformation.
The governor assured party supporters of his commitment to inclusive leadership, promising to prioritise policies that would improve economic prosperity, strengthen institutions and enhance the welfare of Nigerians if elected.
Five key members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State have been appointed to the party’s campaign committee for the 2026 governorship re-election of Governor Abiodun Oyebanji in Ekiti State.
The Oyo APC leaders on the list include the party’s governorship candidate, Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, former Senate leader Teslim Folarin, Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, Zacch Adedeji, and Remi Oseni.
The list, signed by the party’s National Secretary, Sen. Ajibola Basiru, reflects the APC’s strategy of deploying experienced political figures with strong grassroots networks to ensure a successful re-election campaign in Ekiti.
“These appointments recognise their political experience and commitment to advancing the party’s agenda,” the source within the party said.
The APC committee is expected to coordinate campaign activities, voter engagement, and messaging, positioning the party for a strong showing in the 2026 governorship election.
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