It Is Time For Ogun West: A Call For Justice, Equity, True Brotherhood 

Opinion:

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED 

Power, in its truest form, is not served à la carte – selectively offered to a privileged few at the expense of others. It is a sacred trust, a shared responsibility built on justice, equity, and brotherhood.

In this spirit, it is time – indeed, long overdue – for the people of Yewa-Awori, the proud sons and daughters of Ogun West, to be given their rightful opportunity to govern Ogun State – a state they have helped nurture from inception and continue to strengthen daily through hard work, loyalty, and sacrifice.

For nearly five decades since the creation of Ogun State in 1976, the political leadership of the state has rotated between Ogun Central and Ogun East. These two senatorial districts have produced all the governors, alternating in a political relay that has consistently sidelined the third and equally important district – Ogun West.

This persistent imbalance is not merely a historical oversight; it is an injustice that undermines the very spirit of fairness, unity, and shared destiny upon which our democracy is founded.

How can a region so industrious, peaceful, and deeply invested in the state’s development remain perpetually excluded from its leadership?

The people of Ogun West have never been passive spectators. They have been steadfast contributors to the economic, social, and political growth of the state. The region hosts major industries, serves as a vital border hub, and significantly boosts Ogun’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) – even before the state’s formal creation.

If contribution is the measure of belonging, then inclusion must be the reward. The moral compass of our collective conscience must now point firmly toward fairness.

Let it be known: no part of Ogun State is inferior to another. Our shared heritage, mutual respect, and common pursuit of progress must not be eroded by political exclusion or the dominance of a few over the many.

As our wise elders would say, “Ajọjẹ kó dùn bí ẹni kò bá ní lówó” – there is no joy in sharing when one party is systematically denied its rightful share.

This is not a cry of entitlement. It is a call for balance. It is a plea for recognition. It is a demand for justice. Ogun West has waited patiently – serving, supporting, and sacrificing – even as its rightful turn to lead has been repeatedly deferred.

To continue this cycle of exclusion is to risk resentment and weaken the bonds of unity that have held Ogun State together since its creation. The future of our state must be one where every region, every people, and every community feel represented and valued.

Equity in governance is not a privilege; it is a democratic imperative.

As the next gubernatorial election approaches, let conscience, fairness, and history guide those who hold the reins of power. Let them act not out of political convenience, but from a deep sense of justice and moral responsibility.

Ogun West deserves its turn.

Ogun West deserves its voice.

Ogun West deserves the opportunity to lead.

Let us do what is right – not just for politics, but for posterity.

*Abu-Satar Idowu Hamed, a concerned citizen and advocate for equity and inclusive governance in Ogun State, is the Otun Baaroyin of Ilaro-Yewa and Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of StarTrend Int’l Magazine and Online Platform. Founder/National Coordinator, League of Yewa-Awori Media Practitioners (LOYAMP). 08038525526 startrendinter@gmail.com