As part of the build-up to the 2023 general elections, traditional rulers in Ondo State have declared that it is time for President Muhammadu Buhari and all northerners to reciprocate the support enjoyed from the South-West geo-political zone of the country.
It was added that the only way to return the favour to the South-West geopolitical zone is to support the candidature of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The Abodi of Ikaleland, Oba George Faduyile, speaking during the reception of the South-West Agenda (SWAGA) delegation in his palace at Ikoya, Okitipupa Local Council, alongside other monarchs from the area, on Tuesday, said it would be unfair and saddening if the northerners would support another person against Tinubu, stressing that the former Lagos State governor is a worthy candidate for the presidency.
“Tinubu has been supporting President Muhammad Buhari and the North for years, but now is the time for the North and Buhari to reciprocate the good political gesture and support him,” he said.
According to him, no traditional ruler in the six states of the South-West geo-political zone would contradict the candidature of Tinubu.
Meanwhile, former Minister of Works and Co-ordinator of SWAGA, Dayo Adeyeye, reiterated that it was imperative for Yoruba people to speak in unison ahead of the 2023 presidential election to produce Buhari’s successor.
He said that the only way the South-West could get it right was to support Tinubu.
Also receiving the SWAGA delegation in his palace, the Osemawe of Ondo Kingdom, Oba (Dr.) Victor Kiladejo, said it was important for all politicians in the South-West, especially the Yoruba, to shun enmity and discord among themselves to achieve the ambition.
Further, an elder statesman and leader of the socio-political group, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, in his Akure residence, also declared unflinching support for the APC National Leader’s candidature, saying: “Tinubu will have my support. I know him very well and he can do.”
