By: Omooba Segun Adewale frpa (OSA)
The political arithmetic of Ogun State has never been more straightforward. As we inch closer to the 2027 governorship election, one geopolitical zone has made its position crystal clear: Ogun West is a locked-down fortress for Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (YAYI).
Let there be no confusion. No amount of campaign propaganda, financial inducement, or desperate back-room maneuvering by any other political party will alter the resolve of the Ogun West people. For any candidate or political party still harboring the illusion that they can penetrate this zone and sway its voters, the message is blunt: You are a joker, and you are wasting your time.
The “Ibo Alajobi” Mandate
For the first time in over five decades, Ogun West has a genuine opportunity to produce the number one citizen of the state. This is not just politics; this is historical equity. The people of Ogun West are fully aware that the 2027 governorship election is not merely about party platforms, it is about reclaiming what is rightfully theirs.
The resolve is unified: They will vote what is known locally as “Ibo Alajobi” a vote for their own kinsman. This is not a sentiment to be dismissed. It is a deep-seated, generational aspiration that has finally found its embodiment in YAYI. After years of being relegated to the periphery, Ogun West has found its champion, and they are not about to let this golden opportunity slip through their fingers.
*The Iperu Question: Let Sense Prevail:*
Now, let us address the elephant in the room, the issue of Iperu handing over to Iperu. The political landscape is governed by the principle of fairness and zoning. For eight solid years, the outgoing governor has come from Iperu-Remo. It is a matter of simple logic and political morality that another Iperu man cannot, and should not, occupy the same seat for another four-to-eight years.
This is not about personal animosity; it is about equity. Allowing two successive governors from the exact same town, effectively a 16-year dominance, would be a slap in the face to the other divisions of the state, particularly the Yewa/Awori axis of Ogun West, which has been waiting in the wings for half a century. Some governorship candidates may have the resources and the ambition, but ambition without zoning sense is merely a recipe for futility. The “Iperu to Iperu” succession is dead on arrival, and no amount of money can resurrect it.
*The Reality Check: 5% is a Mirage*
I can beat my chest with absolute certainty: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), or any other opposition party, will be lucky to score even 5% of the votes in Ogun West during the next elections. This is not bravado; it is the current political reality on the ground.
The grassroots are not sitting on the fence. The local governments, ward chairmen, market women, and youth groups have all been “Yayified.” This is not a political slogan; it is a cultural movement. Senator YAYI has invested in the people, listened to their cries, and stands as a beacon of hope for a marginalized region. The loyalty to him is not transactional; it is existential.
*A Word of Counsel to the Aspirants:*
A word of counsel to the candidates eyeing the Ogun West votes: let wisdom prevail. If you have money to burn, by all means, continue hosting gatherings and rallies. But let us call a spade a spade, any gathering you host in Ogun West for this election is merely a jamboree and a waste of resources. The people will attend, collect the souvenirs, and eat the rice, but on election day, their thumbs will mark the ballot for their son, YAYI.
Ogun West has been “closed” for business from external candidates. The gates are locked, the keys have been thrown away, and the only name on the lips of the people is Solomon Olamilekan Adeola YAYI.
*Conclusion*
The 2027 governorship election in Ogun State is already a foregone conclusion in this district. Ogun West has found its voice, its candidate, and its moment. Let the other parties go to the drawing board and strategize for other zones, because when it comes to Ogun West, the message is clear: No penetration. No intimidation. Just YAYI.
This is not a campaign promise; it is a verdict.
Ogun West is closed for business from external candidates.
