Kwara 2027: ’Why Senatorial Ticket Should Return To Igbomina’

Stakeholders from the Igbomina bloc in Kwara South have renewed calls for the senatorial ticket to return to their zone in 2027. They said the demand is rooted in fairness and balanced representation. Speaking with journalists in Ilorin, a prominent stakeholder from Okerimi Oro in Irepodun Local Government Area, Mr Olatunde Michaels Oyeyiola, said the […]

Stakeholders from the Igbomina bloc in Kwara South have renewed calls for the senatorial ticket to return to their zone in 2027.

They said the demand is rooted in fairness and balanced representation.

Speaking with journalists in Ilorin, a prominent stakeholder from Okerimi Oro in Irepodun Local Government Area, Mr Olatunde Michaels Oyeyiola, said the agitation is enjoying unprecedented support across political and community circles in Igbomina land.

He said the district’s three blocs, Ekiti, Ibolo and Igbomina, have not had equal representation since 1999.

According to him, while Ekiti and Ibolo would have produced senators for a combined 24 years by 2027, Igbomina has had only one term of four years between 1999 and 2003.

Olatunde said Igbomina leaders are more united than ever, with ongoing consultations involving Ọmọ Ibilẹ Igbomina, elders’ forums, youth groups and political office holders.

He added that they are also engaging stakeholders from the Ekiti and Ibolo blocs to secure wider support, describing the responses as encouraging.

He noted that Igbomina’s 40 wards out of the 83 in Kwara South place the bloc in a strong position if it presents a united candidate.

Olatunde also spoke on the rising influence of young people in politics, saying the country needs leaders who understand modern economic and technological realities.

He said while elders bring experience, young Nigerians have the agility and exposure required to drive growth in a changing society.

On the growing popularity of the slogan “Igbomina Lokan,” he said it reflects a national expression of fairness and turn taking in political representation.

He added that Igbomina has supported other blocs in past elections and remains committed to inclusive leadership.

Olatunde said the movement is adopting stronger media strategies as part of its mobilisation efforts ahead of the 2027 polls.

He said the renewed push reflects a collective resolve to correct past imbalances and ensure Igbomina plays a central role in the representation of Kwara South once again.

Olatunde also condemned the recent attack in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, describing it as a painful reminder of the insecurity threat across the country.

He said the assault, which left residents traumatised, underscores the need for sustained vigilance and stronger operational response from security agencies.

He acknowledged the support the state governor has continued to extend to security formations, noting that such interventions have helped stabilise several vulnerable areas.

He however urged government at all levels to deepen coordination, saying the safety of lives and property must remain the foremost priority.