The Eselu of Iselu Kingdom in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, urges residents to thoroughly examine candidates ahead of the 2027 governorship election. He tells residents not to hand over the state to “untested” politicians and calls for public scrutiny of candidates’ backgrounds and records before votes are cast.
Both outlets report that the monarch’s message applies to all aspirants, regardless of political party affiliation. Vanguard frames the call as scrutiny of whoever would succeed Governor Dapo Abiodun, while the Daily Post Nigeria emphasizes the need for candidates to be subjected to examination rather than treating the election as routine. The common focus across sources is the monarch’s warning to residents to verify candidates’ past conduct and suitability as part of the election process.
