The Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba Saka Matemilola, has urged Nigerians to resist vote-buying in the 2027 general elections, warning that collecting N5,000 or N10,000 to vote means selling their conscience and the future of their children.
The monarch gave the charge while addressing journalists as part of activities in commemoration of his 4th coronation anniversary.
Oba Matemilola maintained that the primary responsibility of traditional rulers is the well-being of their people across education, health and the economy.
He asserted that while the constitution has “neglected completely the role of traditional rulers,” this should not stop monarchs from ensuring responsible leaders emerge.
Oba Matemilola charged royal fathers to mobilize their subjects to obtain Permanent Voter Cards and to vote on election day, stressing that they must guide their people to choose leaders with integrity and genuine interest in community development.
The monarch said, “The well-being of our people should be our only
