Ahead of the 2027 Governorship election in Ogun State, a member of the House of Representatives, representing Ado Odo-Ota Constituency, Tunji Akinosi, has warned political leaders from Yewa/Awori in Ogun West Senatorial district against monolithic agenda and divisive politics.

Akinosi, who blamed the inability of the senatorial district to produce any governor since the state was created, urged political leaders to purge themselves from the same tendencies if Ogun West must break the jinx in the next election.

The lawmaker who advised while speaking as a guest at Yewa Day 2024, in London called for caution against the impression that the Awori people have no ambition to become governor in 2027.

While alluding to the imperative of Ogun West producing its first governor since Ogun State’s creation in 1976, he called for a genuine and inclusive process in identifying and delivering such a person.

The federal legislator gave a historical trajectory of the plagued Ogun West governorship agenda starting from 2011, noting that it will amount to repeated failure if the approach is not reviewed.

He highlighted how the divisive politics among the Yewas had botched the plan that would have easily been achieved for a long time.

Akinosi therefore warned that if the zone towed the same path ahead of 2027, no matter what is invested, would not deliver a different result. “If the Yewas are genuinely concerned about the Ogun West agenda and its development, it must start with jettisoning the idea that only they can represent the Ogun West governorship agenda.”

The lawmaker said the Aworis, which he represents, has not sat or signed with anyone of having no ambition to occupy the seat in 2027.

He further suggested that “an ethno political agenda such as this starts with unity and cooperation from home and a more nuanced understanding and participation across the board.”

This, he said, must involve and include the traditional leaders, politicians, professionals, and other key players in the Ogun West region.