A socio-political advocacy group, Ẹgbẹ́ Àjọṣepọ̀ Fún Ìtẹsiwájú Gbogbo Wa, has launched a sensitisation campaign across Oyo State to push for governorship power rotation among the state’s diverse geopolitical zones.
The event, held on Thursday at the House of Chiefs, Oyo State Secretariat, Ibadan, marked the beginning of what the organisers described as a bold call for justice, equity, and balanced political representation in the state.
In a press statement signed by the National Chairman, Engr. Dauda Olaifa Alade; the National Secretary, Pst. Favour Adéwoyin; and the National PRO, Prof. Jacob Babayemi, the group said it was founded on the principles of fairness, equality, and inclusive governance, and is determined to challenge the “long-standing marginalisation, systemic exclusion, and political neglect” of several zones within Oyo State.
The group maintained that equitable power sharing is not only morally necessary but also consistent with constitutional democracy and the spirit of federal character.
“Oyo State belongs to all of us, not to one zone, not to one people. For peace, justice, and sustainable development to reign, every region must be given a fair shot at the governorship seat. Our unity must be built on fairness, and our future must be guided by inclusivity,” the statement read.
The advocacy body recalled that since the return of democracy in 1999, the governorship of Oyo State has been disproportionately dominated by one region. It argued that this lopsided control of political power has fuelled underdevelopment in other parts of the state, despite their rich cultural, economic, and human resources.
According to the group, the situation has created political imbalance and deepened disenchantment among citizens who feel excluded from the state’s leadership.
They therefore called on traditional rulers, religious leaders, civil society organisations, youth groups, market associations, media practitioners, and political actors to support a fair and transparent rotational governorship system that reflects Oyo State’s diversity.
The group clarified that its campaign was not partisan but moral in nature, stressing that political inclusion must be a right rather than a favour.
“We are not asking for charity. We are demanding our constitutional and democratic right to be seen, heard, and allowed to lead. The future of Ọ̀yọ́ State lies in shared power and shared prosperity,” the statement added.
To this end, the movement announced plans for grassroots mobilisation, town hall engagements, media advocacy, and strategic consultations across all major zones of the state, Ibadan, Òkèògùn, Ìbàràpá, Ọ̀yọ́, and Ògbómọ̀ṣọ́.
Looking ahead to the 2027 governorship election, the group stressed the need for political recalibration.
“Power must no longer be monopolised or recycled within a single axis. Equity is not a favour; it is a right. The governorship of Ọ̀yọ́ State must rotate, not as an act of sentiment, but as a duty of justice,” the statement declared.
Ẹgbẹ́ Àjọṣepọ̀ Fún Ìtẹsiwájú Gbogbo Wa said it remains steadfast in this cause and insisted that history will judge those who stood either for or against justice at this critical time.
