The Olubadan of Ibadanland and former Oyo State Governor, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, has dismissed claims that he has an anointed candidate for the 2027 governorship election in the state.
Ladoja made the clarification on Monday when he received the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Barrister Hazeem Gbolarumi, at his palace in Ibadan.
The monarch said he had not endorsed any aspirant or candidate for the 2027 governorship contest, contrary to speculations in political circles. 
Gbolarumi, a former deputy governor of the state, visited the Olubadan to seek his support ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He was accompanied by the PDP State Chairman, Professor Abdulrahman Akinoso; State Secretary, Dr Biola Olanipekun; and other leaders and chieftains of the party.
Speaking during the visit, Gbolarumi said his delegation was at the palace to formally present his candidacy to the traditional ruler and solicit his support as the party prepares for the 2027 elections.
The visit is coming as political activities intensify in Oyo State ahead of the governorship election, with political parties and aspirants already mobilising support across the state.
