Ogun 2027: Amusan warns against same LG, ward governors, says it’s Yewa-Awori’s turn

Former lawmaker and prominent Egba political leader, Jelili Amusan, has warned against the emergence of back-to-back governors from the same local government and ward in Ogun State, describing such development as inconsistent with the principles of fairness, equity and political inclusion.

Amusan spoke with journalists shortly after the presentation of Mrs Kudirat Balogun as the running mate to the All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate, Solomon Adeola, before Ijebu obas in Ijebu-Ode.

He said the 2027 governorship election presents an historic opportunity to correct the long standing political imbalance by allowing the Yewa-Awori people to produce the next governor of Ogun State.

According to him, while every section of the state has the constitutional right to seek political office, equity demands that power should not remain concentrated in one area.

The former governorship aspirant noted that Ogun State’s political stability has largely been sustained through an unwritten understanding that accommodates the two major political blocs of Ijebu/Remo and Egba/Yewa.

“It will be difficult to justify a situation where both the outgoing governor and another governorship candidate come from the same local government and even the same ward.

“Such an arrangement raises genuine questions about fairness and equal political opportunities for every part of Ogun State,” he said.

The former member of the House of Representatives, argued that preserving political balance remains crucial to maintaining unity, strengthening democracy and giving every section of the state a sense of belonging.

“As an Egba son, I strongly believe that many of us will continue to uphold the long standing tradition of fairness that has defined Ogun State politics. While every political bloc has the right to pursue its ambitions, the overall interest of Ogun State must always come before sectional interests.

“What we are witnessing today is remarkable. The Yewa-Awori people have spoken with one voice behind a single candidate. Even more significant is the convergence of support from past and present political leaders across Ogun State behind that aspiration. That level of consensus is extraordinary and deserves serious consideration,” he added.

Amusan maintained that over five decades since the creation of Ogun State, Yewa-Awori has earned both the moral and political right to occupy the governorship seat.

He described the aspiration as a quest for justice, fairness and inclusive governance rather than a sectional agenda, urging traditional rulers, political leaders and residents across the state to support the cause irrespective of ethnic or political affiliations.

“Breaking the over 50 years barrier will not only correct a long-standing political imbalance but will also reinforce the values of justice and inclusiveness upon which our democracy thrives.

“Beyond the principle of equity, the candidate presented by Yewa-Awori possesses the competence, experience and leadership capacity required to move Ogun State to greater heights,” he opined.