Oba Akiolu Predicts Tinubu's 2027 Victory, Warns Against Electoral Violence

The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, has urged Nigerians, especially the youth, not to allow themselves be used as tools for violence during the forthcoming 2027 general elections in the interest of progress and development of the nation.

Akiolu made the remarks on Saturday, June 29, during a courtesy visit by 36 Chairmen of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Forum, led by its chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, accompanied by some state Local Government Chairmen, at his Iga-Idungaran Palace, Lagos.

The highly revered monarch, in a strongly worded statement, expressed optimism about President Tinubu's chances in the next presidential election and called on Nigerians to give the President the political space required to advance reforms aimed at economic stabilisation, institutional strengthening and national cohesion.

Akiolu, who is known for his sharp tongue, however, urged state chairmen to embrace hard work, honesty, and integrity, stressing that selfless leadership remains essential to national progress and good governance.

He also urged young people to shun political thuggery, hate speech, and all forms of electoral violence, stressing that peaceful elections are essential for Nigeria's democratic growth.

Akiolu, in his statement, said that maintaining peace is a shared responsibility and urged all citizens to work together to ensure a credible and violence-free electoral process.

The monarch also called on Nigerians to keep supporting the administration of President Tinubu with prayers, saying that everything good needs prayers and that President Tinubu means well for Nigerians.

He commended President Tinubu for his efforts in uniting the nation and attributed recent progress in the North and across the country to the President's policies and leadership.

Akiolu also urged politicians to prioritise constructive engagement over destabilising tactics and called on citizens to support policies that promote sustainable growth, security, and unity.

He acknowledged the country's prevailing security, economic, and business challenges and urged Nigerians not to lose hope but to remain united and seek God's guidance in overcoming the nation's difficulties.

According to Akiolu, national progress can only be achieved through collective responsibility and sincere leadership.

The monarch's statement comes as Nigerians are set to head to the polls in 2027 for the general elections.

The Monarch's Warning

Akiolu, in his statement, warned Nigerians about the dangers of electoral violence and urged them to shun it. According to him, peaceful elections are essential for Nigeria's democratic growth.

The monarch's statement comes as Nigerians are set to head to the polls in 2027 for the general elections. Akiolu's warning is a sharp reminder of the importance of peaceful elections and the role that citizens play in maintaining peace during the electoral process.

Oba Akiolu's Background

Rilwan Akiolu is the Oba of Lagos, a highly revered monarch in Nigeria. He is known for his sharp tongue and unwavering commitment to the well-being of his people.

Akiolu's statement on the 2027 presidential election and the need for peaceful elections is a reflection of his dedication to the advancement of Nigeria's democratic growth.

National Progress

Akiolu's statement also highlights the importance of national progress and the role that citizens play in achieving it. According to him, national progress can only be achieved through collective responsibility and sincere leadership.

The monarch's statement comes as Nigerians are grappling with the country's prevailing security, economic, and business challenges. Akiolu's call for citizens to remain united and seek God's guidance in overcoming the nation's difficulties is a reminder of the importance of unity and cooperation in achieving national progress.

Oba Akiolu's statement on the 2027 presidential election and the need for peaceful elections is a sharp reminder of the importance of democracy and the role that citizens play in maintaining peace during the electoral process.

Akiolu's warning against electoral violence is a call to action for Nigerians to shun political thuggery and hate speech and work together to ensure a credible and violence-free electoral process.

The monarch's statement highlights the importance of national progress and the role that citizens play in achieving it. According to him, national progress can only be achieved through collective responsibility and sincere leadership.

Akiolu's background as a highly revered monarch in Nigeria and his commitment to the well-being of his people make his statement on the 2027 presidential election and the need for peaceful elections all the more significant.

Akiolu's call for citizens to remain united and seek God's guidance in overcoming the nation's difficulties is a reminder of the importance of unity and cooperation in achieving national progress.