May 27, 2026
By Adeola Badru
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has declared that no politician can secure victory in the 2027 elections merely by invoking his name, stressing that antecedents, credibility and people-oriented programmes will ultimately determine who earns the support of the electorate.
The revered monarch stated that although politicians are free to associate with him and leverage his name to advance their ambitions, the people of Oyo State would make their decisions based on competence and performance rather than political affiliations.
Oba Ladoja, a former governor of Oyo State and ex-senator, made the remarks while speaking with journalists at his Bodija residence in Ibadan.
