For decades, the political landscape of Ogun State has been a tale of three siblings and a silent observer. Since the state’s inception in 1976, the gubernatorial seat has rotated with a predictable rhythm between the Egba, Ijebu and Remo divisions. Like a persistent shadow, the Yewa-Awori division has remained on the periphery, watching from the sidelines as others steered the ship of state.
For too long, the “Minority Theory” was used as a convenient excuse for this exclusion. However, we must be honest with ourselves: the marginalisation of Yewa-Awori was not merely a product of numbers; it was a product of a leadership vacuum and a chronic lack of internal cohesion. For years, our representatives, i.e Senators, House members and Ministers have all failed to leave a footprint deep enough to command the respect of our neighbours in Egba, Ijebu and Remo. Also, when the chips were down, we spoke in a cacophony of voices rather than a singular, resonant chorus.
But the tides have shifted. The entrance of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, affectionately known as Yayi, has disrupted the old narrative and presented Ogun West with its most viable path to the Governor’s Office in history. In many ways, Yayi appears to be the Moses that God has sent to liberate the Yewa-Awori people in this era, leading us out of the wilderness of political neglect and towards the promised land of equitable governance.
*The Catalyst of Transformation and the Truth of Ancestry*
The story of Yayi’s transition from Lagos to Ogun State initially sparked intense debate. Critics pointed to his years of service in Lagos as evidence of an “outsider” status. Yet, despite the noise, the truth of his roots has remained unshakable. His ancestry has been clearly traced and proven through his Isaga Orile in Abeokuta North and Pahayi, Ilaro in Yewa South. These are genealogical claims that no detractor has been able to successfully dispute to this day.
Politics is ultimately defined by impact. While traditionalists focused on the technicalities of his journey, the people began to notice something different. Yayi did not wait for the Governor’s seat to begin the work of a Governor. From massive infrastructural interventions to human capital development and high-impact social welfare projects, he has executed more tangible progress within the Yewa-Awori axis in about three years than many so-called “home-grown” politicians achieved in decades.
At the end of the day, a performing and responsible leader who delivers results is far more valuable to the progress of a people than irresponsible, selfish and arrogant self-acclaimed freeborn who have nothing to show for their years in power. Yayi is effectively breaking the jinx of the monopoly held by the other three divisions, proving that the Yewa-Awori are not just participants in the Ogun project, but capable leaders of it.
*A Call to Order: The Yewa-Awori Internal Mandate*
To my fellow Yewa-Awori brothers and sisters, we must face a hard truth: Opportunity rarely knocks twice with this much force. For years, our division was plagued by representatives who saw their positions as personal trophies rather than tools for regional development. We cannot afford the luxury of petty jealousy or the “pull-him-down” syndrome that has historically sabotaged our collective aspirations.
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Legitimacy is earned through service. The Obas and Chiefs who stood by him recognised a simple fact: a leader who builds your house and empowers your children is the leader you follow. It is time to speak with one voice. If we continue to bicker over nuances while ignoring the magnitude of his performance, we will once again hand the baton back to those who have already had their turn. We must rally behind the candidate who has shown he can move the needle.
Support for Yayi is not just support for a man; it is support for the survival and relevance of the Yewa-Awori identity in Ogun State politics.
*An Appeal to Our Brothers: Egba, Ijebu and Remo*
To our brothers in the other three divisions, we extend a hand of fellowship and a plea for equity. Ogun State is built on the principle of the “four pillars.” For fifty years, three of those pillars have borne the weight of leadership. For the house to remain balanced, the fourth pillar must now be allowed to stand tall.
To the Egba (Ogun Central): You are the home of pioneers. You understand that leadership is about merit. Support a Yewa-Awori agenda led by a man who has already mastered governance in the nation’s commercial capital.
To the Ijebu and Remo (Ogun East): You are the bedrock of commerce. You value results. Yayi speaks your language; the language of development, fiscal responsibility and high-impact projects.
Supporting a Yewa-Awori Governor is not an act of charity; it is an act of justice. It is the final step in proving that Ogun State is indeed a “Gateway State” that values all its children equally.
*Why Yayi? Why Now?*
The Minority Theory only holds power when the minority is disorganised. Yayi has provided the organisational glue we were missing and has finally broken the cycle of exclusion. He brings with him a national network, proven capacity and tangible results that are not campaign promises but completed realities. He is not learning on the job; he is a veteran of the legislative and political process.
History will not judge us by how loudly we shouted about our rights, but by how effectively we seized our opportunities. Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola is that opportunity.
We must silence the voices of division within our ranks. Let us prove that in Ogun State, performance outweighs pedigree and unity outweighs division.
*The Clarion Call: One People, One Umbrella, One Future*
To the sons and daughters of Yewa-Awori at home, and to our vibrant community in the Diaspora, the hour of destiny has arrived. We can no longer be the footstool of Ogun politics. This is our moment to rise as one, to collapse our individual egos into a collective vision, and to march forward under the banner of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
We call upon our brothers in Egba, Ijebu and Remo to stand with us in the spirit of true federalism and brotherly love. Come 2027, let the ballot boxes overflow with a singular message of unity. Let us vote massively for Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi) under the ruling party umbrella.
By doing so, we do not just elect a Governor; we affirm the greatness of a unified Ogun State where every division has a seat at the head of the table.
The Yewa-Awori agenda is no longer a dream; it is a mission. And with Yayi, that mission is finally within reach. Let us support the man who has shown us what responsibility looks like and whose unwavering commitment to our land has cleared the path for our collective progress.
