The Muslim Advocacy Group in Ogun State has demanded that the governorship seat be zoned to a Muslim candidate in 2027, citing a long-standing “persistent imbalance” in the state’s political leadership since its inception.
They lamented that of the five democratically elected governors since the state’s creation in 1976, only one has been a Muslim.
According to a statement made available to DAILY POST on Friday, signed by Abdul Semi’u Adebesin, the “persistent imbalance” must stop, giving room to equity, fairness and consistency.
The group opined that the state has enough competent Muslim leaders who can provide inclusive and meaningful government, arguing that their demand is neither a plea for tokenism nor a call for religious sentiment to take precedence over competence.
They insisted that it is rooted in the principle of equity with competence.
The statement reads, “As Ogun State approaches another critical electoral cycle, the question of fairness, inclusion and equitable representation has once again come to the forefront of public discourse.
“The Muslim community, which forms a significant and indispensable part of the State’s socio-political fabric, can no longer remain silent on an issue that directly touches on justice, balance and democratic integrity. It is within this context that the Muslim Advocacy Group issues this statement to clearly and unequivocally present the position of Muslims across Ogun State regarding the 2027 governorship election.
“Since the creation of Ogun State in 1976, the State has produced five democratically elected governors. However, only one of these governors has been a Muslim. The Muslim Advocacy Group therefore states, in clear and unmistakable terms, that it is the turn of a Muslim to assume the governorship of Ogun State in 2027.
“This demand is not an appeal for tokenism, nor is it a call for religious sentiment to override merit. On the contrary, Ogun State is richly endowed with numerous highly qualified, competent and visionary Muslim individuals who have excelled in various sectors, including public administration, academia, business, and governance.
“The State is not in short supply of capable Muslim leaders who can deliver purposeful and inclusive governance. Our position is firmly rooted in the principle of equity with competence.”
The group called on all political parties and opinion leaders to rise above bias and prioritize historical consistency in their selection process for the 2027 election, warning that Ignoring the “legitimate call” can create disaffection and undermine the state’s spirit of unity.
Eze Chidiebere Paul
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