Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde warns traditional rulers in the state against participating in partisan politics. Speaking on Saturday during the conferment of an honorary traditional title, he urges monarchs to remain politically neutral and to avoid aligning with political parties or candidates.
Makinde says traditional rulers should accommodate political candidates who come to them for royal blessings and support, rather than treating some candidates differently based on party affiliation. Both outlets frame the remarks as guidance on how monarchs should engage with political figures while maintaining their role as traditional authorities.
The coverage focuses mainly on Makinde’s message about neutrality and respect for all political candidates seeking traditional support. While the reports provide similar core details, they differ slightly in wording and emphasis, with one describing the advice as a warning to “Oyo monarchs” and the other using “traditional rulers” more broadly. Neither outlet attributes the comments to additional specific incidents or policy measures beyond the call for nonpartisanship.
