By Favour Adéwọyin
My concern in this article is to examine the reason why unity, focus, and steadfastness must drive Òkèògùn’s push for power rotation in 2027.
Commitment is the soul of every great achievement. It is the unseen force that drives progress, sustains vision, and transforms aspiration into accomplishment. Without commitment, even the most inspiring idea becomes a passing breeze. But with commitment — steady, united, and purposeful — dreams become realities and history bows to determination.
As Oyo State approaches another decisive political transition, the call for Governorship Power Rotation to Òkèògùn come 2027 has grown louder and more justified. This advocacy, championed by Ẹgbẹ́ Àjọṣepọ̀ Fún Ìtẹsiwájú Gbogbo Wa, is not just another political agitation; it is a moral crusade built on justice, fairness, and balanced representation.
For too long, Òkèògùn — a land rich in intellect, culture, enterprise, and patriotism — has faithfully supported the political and developmental stability of Ọ̀yọ́ State without tasting the privilege of governorship. Equity now demands redress. Development demands inclusion. And posterity demands that the wheel of leadership must, at last, rotate to Òkèògùn.
Yet, history teaches us that justice never comes to the disunited or the indifferent. It bows only to the committed. The power of commitment is, therefore, the most potent weapon in this struggle for fairness.
Commitment means unity beyond politics. It means standing together, regardless of party affiliation, personal interest, or ideological leaning. The Òkèògùn agenda must rise above partisan boundaries and become a shared mission rooted in regional pride and collective destiny. Every son and daughter of Òkèògùn must speak with one voice, dream one dream, and march toward one goal — that in 2027, Òkèògùn shall lead Oyo State.
Commitment must also transcend the narrow boundaries of primitive sentiments such as religious intolerance, bigotry, and the parochial politics of town loyalty — the modern-day “townism” that divides where unity is needed most. True commitment rises above these fault lines, embracing a higher sense of purpose anchored in justice, equity, and collective progress.
Commitment demands sacrifice and calls for the subordination of personal ambition to collective progress. Those who truly believe in the cause must be willing to forgo temporary comfort for lasting justice. They must be ready to forgo instant gratification, what’s-in-there-for-me or stomach infrastructure that has become the driving motivation of many people in politics today. .
Òkèògùn’s political class, community leaders, traditional rulers, and the youths must align our energies and influence towards the common goal of Gómìnà Ọ̀yọ́ Òkèògùn ló kàn. We must know that no victory is possible when ambition overtakes vision or when self-interest outweighs unity.
Equally, commitment requires consistency. The fire must not flicker. Advocacy must not wane after rallies or meetings. It must be sustained through deliberate mobilisation, structured communication, strategic alliances, and civic education. The slogan — Òkèògùn ló kàn — must become more than a chant; it must be a conviction engraved in the hearts of all.
History honours those who stand firm. The struggles that shaped nations — from independence movements to democratic battles — were powered not by crowds, but by the committed few who refused to compromise. That is the same spirit Òkèògùn must now embody: persistence without bitterness, conviction without compromise, and unity without division.
The vision of *Ẹgbẹ́ Àjọṣepọ̀ Fún Ìtẹsiwájú Gbogbo Wa* is clear and noble. It seeks a just redistribution of political leadership that ensures no zone is perpetually excluded. It is an agenda not of confrontation, but of correction — to balance opportunity, foster inclusion, and advance the prosperity of all Ọ̀yọ́ State citizens. But this vision will only triumph through total commitment from all stakeholders both in Òkèògùn and from other zones because, after Òkèògùn, life will continue to embrace inclusivity in the political landscape of the Pace Setters’ State.
Let every son and daughter of Òkèògùn understand: commitment is not mere talk — it is disciplined action. It is loyalty to a cause even when the road grows rough. It is faith that stands firm against inducement, manipulation, or intimidation. It is the courage to say, “we will not betray our cause, because our cause is just.”
As 2027 approaches, Òkèògùn must stand united, focused, and steadfast. Let no voice sow division, no hand weaken the bond, and no interest derail the vision. Let this generation be remembered as the one that broke the cycle of marginalisation through unity, patience, and unwavering commitment.
For in the end, commitment conquers all.
Òkèògùn ló kàn. Òkèògùn shall lead. And by the grace of God, come 2027, justice shall prevail.
Pst. Favour Adéwọyin, National Secretary, Ẹgbẹ́ Àjọṣepọ̀ Fún Ìtẹsiwájú Gbogbo Wa.
