The Coordinator of the JDS/PBAT Movement in Oyo State, Mogaji Igbinsola Sunday Paul, has warned political actors against dragging the revered Olubadan stool and the name of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja (Arusa 1), into partisan politics ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Mogaji Igbinsola said the traditional institution should be protected from political controversies, stressing that the Olubadan is not attempting to establish a parallel government in Oyo State.
He maintained that the development of Ibadanland remains a major priority of Oba Ladoja, and urged all stakeholders to respect the sanctity of the traditional institution.
The JDS/PBAT coordinator also advised the Oyo State Government to concentrate on governance and use the remaining period of its tenure to deliver meaningful projects and policies that would leave a lasting legacy for the people.
“I will strongly advise the present government in Oyo State to focus the remaining days of its governance on writing its name in the golden book of Oyo State, rather than using the name of the Olubadan to pursue political ambitions ahead of 2027,” he said.
Mogaji Igbinsola further cautioned against what he described as attempts by individuals to use the Olubadan stool and the name of Oba Ladoja for political purposes, saying such actions could undermine the dignity and credibility of the traditional institution.
He said the JDS/PBAT Movement would resist any attempt to drag the Olubadan stool into partisan politics, while calling on Ibadan sons and daughters, political leaders and other stakeholders to protect the integrity of the institution.
He urged politicians to focus on issues of development, good governance and the welfare of the people rather than creating unnecessary controversies around the traditional institution.
According to him, the Olubadan stool belongs to the people of Ibadanland and should not be turned into a tool for political battles or personal ambitions ahead of the 2027 elections.
