2027: OLOWA OF IGBARA-OKE RALLIES NIGERIANS FOR TINUBU’S RE-ELECTION, LAUDS BTO PERFORMANCE
By Dupson Collins, Path News
The Olowa of Igbara-Oke, His Royal Majesty, Oba Dr. Francis Adefarakami Agbede Ogidi III, OFR, has called on Nigerians to support the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027, saying the ongoing reforms under the Renewed Hope Agenda need time to mature and deliver their full benefits.
The monarch, who is also the Director-General of the Southwest Nigeria Council of Traditional Rulers, made the call in Igbara-Oke while delivering an opening speech titled “A Royal Clarion Call in Support of the Renewed Hope Agenda.”
Speaking on behalf of the good people of Igbara-Oke Kingdom, Oba Agbede said the gathering was dedicated to reflecting on Nigeria’s progress and the leadership sustaining the nation’s development under the present administration.
He commended President Tinubu for undertaking bold reforms aimed at addressing longstanding structural challenges and repositioning the nation for sustainable growth.
The monarch listed some of the key initiatives of the Tinubu administration to include fuel subsidy removal and improving fiscal stability, the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to expand access to higher education, the new national minimum wage to improve workers’ welfare, and the Presidential CNG Initiative to provide more affordable transportation.
Others, according to him, include tax reforms to simplify taxation and protect low-income earners and small businesses, infrastructure development and social investment programmes, as well as the improvement and turn-around of key Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).
“These initiatives represent important steps towards addressing Nigeria’s structural challenges and promoting sustainable development,” Oba Agbede said.
He acknowledged that reforms of such magnitude come with challenges and require patience, sacrifice and collective commitment, but expressed optimism that their benefits would increasingly be felt by Nigerians across all sectors.
The Olowa also acknowledged the contributions of Ondo State Governor, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, and the Minister of Interior, Hon. Bunmi Tunji-Ojo, to the development of Ondo State and the advancement of the nation.
He commended the giant strides recorded at the Ministry of Interior under Dr Bunmi Tunji Ojo as a political campaign tool that will further aided the re-election of President Tinubu.
As traditional rulers, he said, peace, stability and continuity are essential to national progress, adding that the ongoing reforms require sufficient time to mature, consolidate and deliver their intended benefits.
“As we approach 2027, we call on Nigerians to support the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, enabling him to consolidate the gains already made and complete the restructuring of the Nigerian state,” the monarch declared.
He expressed belief that continuity in leadership would provide the opportunity to deepen the reforms, strengthen institutions, and advance the vision of a stronger, more prosperous and united Nigeria.
Oba Agbede reaffirmed the commitment of Igbara-Oke Kingdom to the progress of the town, the development of Ondo State, and the continued transformation of Nigeria.
He prayed for peace and prosperity to reign in Igbara-Oke and throughout Yoruba land, for Ondo State to continue to flourish, and for the Federal Republic of Nigeria to attain its full potentials.
