“OKE-OGUN STANDS FIRM: GOVERNORSHIP SEAT OR NOTHING FOR 2027”
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS-‘INDEGINES of Oke-Ogun in Oyo State have made it clear that they will not accept anything less than the governorship seat in the 2027 elections, rejecting deputy governor positions or other consolation slots.
Key Issues:
– _”We reject every political consolation prize and demand nothing less than the Oyo governorship seat come 2027.”_ – Engr. Dauda Olaifa, National Chairman, Egbe Ajosepo fun Itesiwaju Gbogbo Wa
– Fairness and Equity: Oke-Ogun zone seeks to end decades of marginalization and imbalance in access to the governorship seat.
– _”A stakeholder, by definition, is any group or region with a rightful interest and constitutionally protected role in decision-making, access to authority and participation in governance.”_ – Olaifa
– Historical Context: Ibadan has dominated the governorship for approximately 39 years since 1979, with Oke-Ogun relegated to subordinate roles.
– _”No region must remain permanently excluded from the governorship seat in a state that belongs to all.”_ – Olaifa
– Demand for Justice: Oke-Ogun people are claiming their rightful place as full stakeholders in Oyo State’s leadership, seeking equity and fairness
“Every zone deserves the opportunity to produce the governor, because Oyo State is our collective heritage — not the inheritance of any single region,” he said
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