For far too long, Òkèògùn — the land of courage, wisdom, and honour — has been treated as a political afterthought despite her rich human capital, vast natural endowments, and immense contribution to the development of Ọ̀yọ́ State. With ten vibrant local governments, Òkèògùn stands as a formidable force within the state’s political geography. Yet, election after election, our collective voice is muted, our aspirations are sidelined, and our political inheritance is handed over to those with far smaller numbers but greater unity and resolve.
It is indeed a painful irony that Ògbómọ̀ṣọ́, with only three local governments, continues to produce senators for Ọ̀yọ́ North, while Òkèògùn — with more than triple that strength — remains divided and politically weakened. This imbalance is not due to lack of strength, intellect, or capacity, but due to a chronic lack of unity and strategic collaboration among our own people.
Our division has become our greatest undoing. Outsiders now mock us with the parable of “three wise men versus ten foolish men.” It is not just an insult — it is a wake-up call, a moral challenge, and a political verdict on our collective inaction. The time has come to rewrite that narrative once and for all.
Òkèògùn must rise — not in anger, but in wisdom; not with complaints, but with coordinated action. We must unite as one people with one vision: to reclaim what rightfully belongs to us. We cannot afford to let history continue to repeat itself. The path to political liberation begins with one powerful tool — the Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC).
Every eligible son and daughter of Òkèògùn must register, collect, and safeguard their PVC. That card is not just a voting instrument — it is a weapon of liberation, a voice of dignity, and a symbol of regional pride. When the time comes, we must speak through the ballot box with one loud, decisive voice.
This is not the time for apathy or complacency. It is not the time for petty rivalries or ego battles. It is the time for courage, unity, and patriotism. The future of Òkèògùn depends on our ability to rise above personal interests and embrace a collective vision for our region.
Let us remember this truth: “Power is never given; it is taken through unity, strategy, and resolve.” Òkèògùn has the numbers. We have the strength. We have the moral right. What we need now is the will — the will to act, to vote, and to stand together.
If we fail again, we would have no one to blame but ourselves. But if we rise together, speak with one voice, and vote with one heart, then history will remember this generation as the one that changed the Òkèògùn story forever.
Let the message echo across every town and village — from Ìseyin to Saki, from Igboho to Kisi, from Tede to Ilero: Òkèògùn shall no longer be silent. Òkèògùn shall no longer be sidelined. Òkèògùn shall rise again.
The time is now. Let us act. Let us unite. Let us vote.
Finally, let us rise with one voice, one resolve, and one purpose — to claim both the Governorship and Senatorial seats that rightfully belong to us. These victories are not impossible; they are within our grasp if we refuse to sell our conscience or betray our collective destiny once again. Now is the time to act as one united people, to rewrite the story of our region, and to leave behind a legacy of courage, unity, and purpose — a legacy that generations yet unborn will celebrate with pride and gratitude.
Pst. Favour Adéwọyin,
National Secretary, Ẹgbẹ́ Àjọṣepọ̀ Fún Ìtẹsiwájú Gbogbo Wa.
