The Olubadan-designate, Senator Lekan Balogun has not and will not endorse any aspirant or political party in the forthcoming elections.
The claims of an endorsement of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu came after the former Lagos governor visited the Olubadan-designate in Ibadan, Oyo state.
Speaking after the recent visit of All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential aspirant some reports claimed that the Olubadan-designate endorsed Asiwaju Tinubu but the Olori, Ambassador Joyce Anene Balogun says these claim are not true.
“I like our people to know that there was no such thing,” she said of the endorsement, adding that the visit of Tinubu, “was purely a congratulatory visit to my husband, a normal courtesy visit notable people make to one another.
“We highly appreciate this and thank Asiwaju Bola Tinubu for coming to assure the Oludan-elect that the people of Nigeria appreciate him for what he has done for the nation and the people of Ibadan especially.
“However, the visit of Asiwaju, or of any politician at all, should not be construed as an endorsement of contestants or political parties.
“The Olubadan-elect is non-partisan. As the father of the people of Ibadan and the nation, he would not be one sided. All that the Olubadan-elect did was to pray for Tinubu and asked that every politician coming out to contest for elective offices in the future should think about the people and how to improve their lives.”
Adding that, “is the passion of my husband. He loves the people, desires to improve their lives and make them more comfortable. He also talked about the youths and wants them to feel they are a part of the country and give their best to the country.
“These are what the Olubadan-elect said. I was there. There was nothing like endorsing anybody or a political party. My husband doesn’t care who gets there.
“He wants the right person in power and him to be conscious of the needs of the masses, the youths and the aged. He wants the best for the nation,” she said.
