A monarch in Ogun State has urged residents to reject politicians who ignore their calls and messages after being elected into public office.

The monarch made the call while addressing residents, urging them to demand accountability and responsiveness from political office holders.

He said elected representatives should remain accessible to the people they serve and should not withdraw from their constituents after securing political positions.

The traditional ruler encouraged residents to pay attention to the conduct of politicians and to use their civic rights to demand better representation.

He said communication between elected officials and their constituents was important for addressing challenges in communities and ensuring that government policies reflected the needs of the people.

The monarch also advised residents to participate actively in political and community affairs, stressing that citizens had a role to play in determining the quality of leadership in their communities.

He urged residents not to remain silent when their concerns were ignored, but to use lawful and democratic channels to demand accountability from public office holders.

The call comes ahead of the 2027 general elections, when Nigerians will elect representatives at various levels of government.