Olubadan of Ibadan Warns Sen. Alli Against Involving Palace in Politics

As debate swirls over Senator Abiodun Alli’s alleged emergence as the APC consensus gubernatorial candidate in Oyo State, palace insiders say the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, is uncomfortable with political claims tied to the throne. Sources close to the royal court deny endorsing Alli and accuse him of name-dropping to gain an unfair advantage over other aspirants who have also received the monarch’s blessings. The palace insists that the Olubadan remains a nonpartisan figure and should not be drawn into party politics. Critics highlight Alli’s long-standing character questions and his minimal empowerment efforts, dubbing him a “political liability.” They argue his refusal to follow Ibadan’s chieftaincy succession rules and his reported stinginess undermine both his reputation and his party’s prospects.

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