2027: Ekiti monarchs promise to mobilise support for Tinubu

Traditional chieftaincy title holders

Traditional chieftaincy title holders in Ekiti State have pledged to deploy their grassroots influence across towns, villages, families and community organisations to mobilise eligible voters in the state for President Bola Tinubu’s reelection in the 2027 general election.

The Chairman, Association of Ekiti Traditional Chieftaincy Title Holders in Ekiti State, Chief Oluwole Ogunsakin, said members would intensify efforts for Tinubu’s landmark victory based on the president’s infrastructure development, inclusive appointments and his administration’s efforts to address insecurity.

Ogunsakin, who spoke in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday during a gathering of members across the state hosted by the Managing Director of Federal Housing Authority, Oyetunde Ojo, restated the association’s commitment to peaceful democratic participation and constructive political engagement.

The chairman, who said that the association represented a broad network across communities in the state with influence in towns, villages, families, and grassroots organisations, said they would mobilise one million votes for Tinubu in January in support of Ojo’s political mobilisation efforts.

He said, “The Association declares its commitment and aspiration to mobilise one million votes through our communities in support of President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 Presidential Election”.

“We make this declaration with a strong sense of responsibility, understanding that such an ambitious target will require effective coordination, sustained engagement, and the voluntary support of voters across our communities”.

Ogunsakin, while hailing Tinubu’s achievements, singled out the the area of security and ongoing efforts on creation of state police.

He stated, “We appreciate the ongoing debate in the National Assembly on the creation of state police. We are optimistic about the bill. We implore the government to consider the inclusion of traditional chiefs in the screening and recommendation of trusted candidates in their communities for enlistment into the state police”.

The association on the occasion, honoured and decorated the FHA MD as its patron in view of his various supportive roles.

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Ojo, who hailed the traditional chieftaincy holders for support to the development of the various communities and indeed the state, said that Tinubu’s reelection in the 2027 election would translate to further development to the state and residents.

The former House of Representatives member, who said that the President had in the ongoing first term implemented life-saving and people-oriented programmes and projects, said, “The second term promises more.

“The President has demonstrated commitment in all areas including infrastructure, education, economy, health, security, inclusivity and citizens’ welfare”.

He described the Tinubu administration’s infrastructure development drive, particularly road construction, as unprecedented, saying the roads being constructed under Tinubu were designed to last between 30 and 40 years.

Ojo said, “The scale of road construction being undertaken by President Tinubu is remarkable. These roads are being constructed to stand the test of time, with the potential to last between 30 and 40 years”.

He also commended the administration for what he described as its commitment to inclusiveness through appointments reflecting the country’s ethnic diversity.

The FHA boss, who said that Tinubu was the only presidential candidate with genuine vision to move the country forward, challenged other contenders, to explain what they hoped to do differently rather than criticising the president.

A former governor of Ekiti State, Chief Segun Oni, called for residents’ support for Tinubu’s re-election bid, saying his electoral success required collective commitment.

Oni urged Nigerians seeking a prosperous future for the country to set aside political and ethnic differences and support the President’s second-term ambition.