Group Urges Osogbo Residents to Ignore ‘Uncertain’ Governorship Promises

Group Urges Osogbo Residents to Ignore ‘Uncertain’ Governorship Promises

OSOGBO – A socio-political group, the Osogbo Progressive Youth Movement, has cautioned indigenes of Osogbo against supporting political ambitions based on what it described as uncertain future promises, urging residents to prioritize performance, accountability, and strategic political interests in making electoral decisions.

In an open letter addressed to Osogbo indigenes at home and in the diaspora, the group’s leader, Comrade Jimoh Oyekola Ajayi, warned against what he termed “political deception” and attempts to persuade the people of Osogbo to support Governor Ademola Adeleke’s second-term ambition on the premise that Osogbo would subsequently have the opportunity to produce the next governor of Osun State.

Ajayi described such arguments as speculative and lacking any concrete guarantee, stressing that political realities could change significantly before the end of another four-year tenure.

According to him, those promoting the narrative have failed to answer a critical question regarding who can guarantee that political power would eventually rotate to Osogbo after the current administration.

He argued that politics is driven by changing circumstances and competing interests, noting that other zones and senatorial districts within the state are likely to pursue their own governorship ambitions when the time comes.

“Politics does not operate on assumptions. No one can predict with certainty what political realities will exist after another four years,” he stated, adding that asking Osogbo people to make political sacrifices today based on future arrangements that are not guaranteed would amount to a risky gamble.

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The youth leader further noted that governorship rotation is not backed by any constitutional provision, explaining that while political balancing may influence power-sharing discussions, there is no law compelling any political zone to relinquish its ambitions in favour of another.

He therefore urged residents of the state capital to assess political parties and leaders based on their performance, track records, and ability to fulfill promises rather than relying on projected future benefits.

Ajayi pointed to previous political promises relating to representation at the National Assembly level, including senatorial and House of Representatives positions, which he said were fulfilled and therefore offered a more reliable basis for political confidence than speculative future calculations.

The open letter also highlighted what he described as the importance of political relevance and strategic alliances in securing development opportunities for Osogbo.

According to him, the influence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former Osun State governor Bisi Akande, and former governor Gboyega Oyetola remains significant within Nigeria’s political structure.

He maintained that political influence often translates into access to federal opportunities, developmental projects, appointments, and other benefits capable of advancing the interests of a community.

Ajayi also argued that political strategy should not be condemned when employed to protect the interests of Osogbo people, noting that Governor Adeleke himself maintains cordial relations with President Tinubu despite belonging to a different political platform.

“Politics is not driven by sentiments alone; it is driven by interests and long-term planning,” he stated.

The youth activist accused some political actors of asking Osogbo residents to exchange certainty for uncertainty by promoting future governorship aspirations without any binding assurances.

He consequently called on sons and daughters of Osogbo worldwide to remain politically conscious, ask critical questions, demand accountability from political leaders, and resist attempts to influence their decisions through promises that cannot be guaranteed.

“Our loyalty should first and foremost be to the growth, development, and political advancement of Osogbo,” Ajayi said.

He emphasized that the future of Osogbo should be built on strategic thinking, unity of purpose, political awareness, and leadership capable of delivering on commitments.

The open letter concluded with a call for wisdom and foresight in protecting the political future of Osogbo, while praying for continued peace and progress in Osun State and Nigeria.

Group Urges Osogbo Residents to Ignore ‘Uncertain’ Governorship Promises