The Eselu of Iselu Kingdom in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, has warned residents not to hand over the state to untested politicians in 2027, saying the next governor must be subjected to public examination before the polls.
The monarch said 2027 should not be business as usual where voters pick candidates based on party logos or ethnic sentiments.
Oba Akinyemi made the call on Saturday during the commissioning of his private residence in Obada-Oko area, where he addressed journalists on issues around the forthcoming election.
According to him, the media, civil society and voters must take responsibility for digging into the lives of those aspiring to replace Governor Dapo Abiodun.
He said, “Let me use this opportunity to tell the electorate, civil society organisations and the press that whoever is going to become the next Governor of Ogun State after Dapo Abiodun should be thoroughly, and I mean thoroughly, scrutinised.
“It is very important. We do not have another place to call our state.
“Whoever wants to take over from the governor, irrespective of the political party, should be subjected to thorough scrutiny. The media and civil society organisations should come together to investigate all the candidates thoroughly, including their family backgrounds. It is very, very important.”
The monarch also urged residents to ask critical questions about the individuals they intend to entrust with the governance and heritage of the state.
“Everyone who belongs to this state has to ask questions. We must question whoever we plan to entrust with our heritage and governance,” he said.
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