…Warns Against Divisive Zoning Agitations
….says Ogun Central, West Equally Qualified for Governorship
The lawmaker representing Abeokuta South Federal Constituency, Moruf Afolabi Afuape, has weighed in on the growing debate over which senatorial district should produce the next governor of Ogun State in 2027, declaring that both Ogun Central and Ogun West are equally qualified for the position.
Afuape made this known during a media engagement held at the Secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists in Abeokuta on Tuesday, where he addressed journalists on the need for unity, fairness, and inclusiveness in the state’s political process.
The federal lawmaker noted that with the incumbent governor emerging from Ogun East Senatorial District, equity demands that the next governor should come from either Ogun Central or Ogun West, stressing that both regions have legitimate claims.
He cautioned against growing agitations from some quarters insisting on exclusive zoning to a particular district, warning that such narratives could fuel unnecessary tension and division across the state.
According to him, the political future of Ogun State must be anchored on competence, inclusiveness, and collective interest rather than sectional considerations.
“Both Ogun Central and Ogun West have every right to produce the next governor. Nobody should create the impression that it is the exclusive preserve of one region,” Afuape said.
“Since the current governor is from Ogun East, it is only fair that the next governor emerges from either the Central or the West. We must be careful not to allow zoning debates to divide us.”
He further urged political leaders and stakeholders to guide their supporters responsibly, emphasizing the need to avoid statements or actions capable of overheating the polity ahead of the 2027 elections.
On his legislative performance, Afuape highlighted several achievements, including the facilitation of road reconstruction projects within his constituency.
He also assured residents that ongoing projects that appear stalled would be completed in due course.
