Ahead of the 2023 general election, former President Olusegun Obasanjo has appealed to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, not to endorse any political aspirant contesting for any public office during the elections, IgbereTV reports.

The former President made the appeal at an event held at the palace of the Ooni on Saturday, December 11.

Speaking on the 2023 elections, the former president said as a father to all, politicians will approach the monarch for support, but the best he should do is to “pray for such a person and let him go”.

“All the sons and daughters of Yorubaland, no matter where they are or their standpoint, will come to meet you. This is expected because you are the father of all.

Anyone of them who says that he is interested in politics, just pray for him and let them go. Anyone who approaches you and says that he wants to be president or governor, just pray for such a person and let him go.

Don’t direct Yoruba people to support any aspirant, as we don’t all go in the same direction, which is part of our strength in Yorubaland,” he said.

athaboi:
It's the truth though

Baawaa:
Obasanjo kniws what he is saying,Oni is Tinubu's boy

FreeStuffsNG:

Hahaha.... A high office like the Ooni should not be enmeshed in politics. I can't recall Ooni Olubuse, Alayeluwa Oba Okunade Sijuwade, his predecessor, endorsing anyone during his life time

Baawaa:
Obasanjo knows what he is saying,Oni is Tinubu's boy.Baba is warning him ahead so he don't fall victim, Tinubu believe he is wise,he has planted here there against 2023.

FreeStuffsNG:

Hahaha.... A high office like the Ooni should not be enmeshed in politics. I can't recall Ooni Olubuse, Alayeluwa Oba Okunade Sijuwade, his predecessor, endorsing anyone during his life time

Treasure17:
Let people vote base on their personal convictions and not necessarily about what someone said. Good admonition the Oba should adhere to but herd crew will care less.

iJhoe:
Kings know they are to take neutral stances and remain apolitical.

Just that kings of the days are somewhat greedy. They fight for their interest rather than the people's

Poiu11:
ooni of ife is not a king

rexwalters:
Oni of Ife is 100% APC, right from his property development days in Lagos State, he will be loyal to them until they lose their relevance.

They made him King, even his ascension to the throne was all politics, his older brother is always ready to fill the position if called upon.

FreeStuffsNG:

Hahaha.... A high office like the Ooni should not be enmeshed in politics. I can't recall Ooni Olubuse, Alayeluwa Oba Okunade Sijuwade, his predecessor, endorsing anyone during his life time