South-West Monarchs Have Endorsed Tinubu For A Second Term

Geo-Political News

Ibadan · Thursday 12 November 2026

Traditional rulers from the South-West have endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term. The declaration followed a meeting on Wednesday at the palace of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, in Ibadan. The monarchs also called for the rotation of the presidency between North and South to be maintained, and backed the creation of state police.

traditional palace building nigeria Photograph by Tope. A Asokere via Unsplash.

Three positions in one statement

Position	What it means
Tinubu for a second term	A direct endorsement of the incumbent
Keep rotation	The South should complete eight years
State police	Policing power devolved to the states

Shehu Sani made the same rotation argument in September, against Atiku.

Should monarchs endorse candidates? Traditional rulers are meant to be fathers of all their subjects, whatever party they vote for. A formal endorsement puts the institution on one side of an election, which is uncomfortable for subjects who disagree. It also has real weight in the South-West, which is why campaigns seek it.

A monarch's blessing still moves votes. That is exactly why it is controversial to give it.

The state police position is the more lasting part. Insecurity is one of the biggest concerns across the country, and a regional bloc of traditional rulers backing devolved policing adds pressure on whoever wins in January to act on it.

Reporting: Daily Post, LEADERSHIP and Blueprint.

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