Indigenes of the Oke-Ogun zone in Oyo State have appealed to the All Progressives Congress, APC, to zone its governorship ticket for the 2027 election to the area, citing ideas of equity, fairness and inclusiveness.
The decision was made by members of Egbe Ajosepo Enjoyable Itesiwaju Gbogbo Wa, a socio-cultural organisation representing Oke-Ogun pursuits, whereas explaining their involvement within the ongoing APC Renewed Hope Unity Rally within the state.
In an announcement issued on Thursday in Ibadan and collectively signed by the group’s Nationwide Chairman, Mr Dauda Olaifa, and Secretary, Pastor Favour Adewoyin, the group urged the APC management in Oyo State to give severe consideration to producing its subsequent governorship candidate from Oke-Ogun.
The organisation praised the APC for what it described as renewed power and strategic course, noting that the celebration had begun early efforts to strengthen its construction forward of the 2027 normal elections. It mentioned the unity rally mirrored the celebration’s preparedness and clear sense of goal.
Nonetheless, the group clarified that its presence on the APC rally shouldn’t be interpreted as partisan mobilisation, stressing that it remained a non-political physique.
In accordance to the assertion, participation within the rally was a aware transfer to draw consideration to what it described because the longstanding and legit demand for Oke-Ogun to produce a governor within the subsequent election cycle.
“As indigenes of Oke-Ogun, we consider the time has come to clearly and confidently state our place: 2027 ought to mark Oke-Ogun’s flip to produce the governor of Oyo State,” the group mentioned.
It added that its engagements throughout the unity drive in Kisi, Saki and Iseyin have been a part of a broader outreach that cuts throughout political events, together with the APC, PDP, ADC, Accord and Labour Occasion.
“We aren’t aligned with any political celebration. We’re a non-partisan advocacy platform devoted solely to the equitable rotation of the governorship to Oke-Ogun in 2027,” the assertion mentioned.
Whereas reaffirming assist for President Bola Tinubu’s second-term ambition, the group appealed to the APC management to act in keeping with justice, fairness, inclusiveness and the precept of federal character by zoning the governorship ticket to Oke-Ogun.
It famous that the zone has a number of succesful and credible aspirants, together with former deputy governors, a former minister and different notable personalities with the expertise and capability to lead Oyo State successfully.
“Whoever finally emerges, Oke-Ogun is united, ready and dedicated to delivering its full electoral assist. Rotational management has labored in lots of states, and Oyo State must also embrace it,” the group acknowledged.
The organisation mentioned its demand was anchored on equity and constitutional stability, referencing Sections 14(3) and 14(4) of the 1999 Structure (as amended), which emphasise inclusivity, range and equitable illustration in any respect ranges of presidency.
It additional argued that Oke-Ogun’s push for the governorship doesn’t undermine its senatorial aspirations, noting that precedents exist the place different zones have legitimately held each positions.
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