The Youth Involvement in Good Governance (YIGGOM) has said that the stage is already set for the people of Ogun Central Senatorial District to produce technocrat who would take over power from Governor Dapo Abiodun in 2027.
The group, in a statement, yesterday, noted that though it was not unaware of the agitation of Ogun West Senatorial District to have a first shot at the governorship seat since the state was created about 48 years ago, but this does not mean that the Egba people who are abundantly qualified should not aspire to lead the state again.
The group through its National President, Olayiwola Ahmed, said: “We are unapologetically behind EgbaLokan Agenda, meaning that we are supporting and preaching that a thoroughbred, visionary, highly intelligent tecnocrat with passion for good governance and accountability from Ogun Central should take over from Gov Dapo Abiodun after May 29, 2027.
“We are not unaware of the agitation of Ogun West Senatorial District to produce the next governor of the state for the very first time, but the governorship seat is not the exclusive preserve of any part of the state and additionally, the Egbas are equally abundantly qualified to seek to succeed Abiodun.
“We have equally heard that some notable Egba indigenes like the immediate past Nigerian Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Alhaji Sharafadeen TunjiIshola,and host of others are also signifying interest to run the 2027 governorship race.
“However, with the benefit of hindsight, we are of the strong opinion that the next governor of our dear state should be a thoroughbred technocrat, a full blown professional with cutting edge knowledge to manage, maximise and harness the abundant natural resources in the state.
“It is on this note that we are putting forward, Dr Gbenga Adeoye, an accomplished chartered accountant, a lawyer, a socio-economic development expert and a humanitarian par excellence.
“Adeoye is young, dynamic with exemplary leadership qualities and love for good governance and accountability. He is the next biggest fortune that will impact the state for the generation unborn to be proud of. We sincerely trust that his leadership is the much expected game changer in the affairs of Ogun State.”
