From Lateef Dada, Osogbo
The Special Adviser on Political Matters Governor Ademola Adeleke, Alhaji Muniru Raji, has posited that Osogbo, the state capital of Osun State and the heart of Central Senatorial District is not ripe to produce Governor because of the disunity among its sons and daughters.
Raji who is a prominent son of Osogbo and Asiwaju Musulumi of Osogboland, advised that the town should work for unity before pursuing political ambitions, positing that the current agitation for the is “self-serving, ill-advised and myopic.”
Speaking at a stakeholder’s engagement of Osogbo Affairs Forum, held at Osogbo City Hall, Olonkoro, Osogbo, in a viral video obtained by our correspondent on Monday, Raji emphasized the need for unity and collective effort to advance Osogbo’s political aspirations.
He suggested that 2030 would be a more realistic timeline for Osogbo to come together and speak with one voice hence the need for the people of the town particularly political gladiators to wait for next five years.
Raji warned that internal disunity among Osogbo’s political stakeholders could jeopardize the chances of an Osogbo indigene becoming the governor in the year 2030, saying that the party must jettison politics of acrimony in the quest to further build a united front and formidable frontier to achieve the goal.
“Osogbo is not ripe for a governorship push now. We need to put our house in order first. Osogbo has the potential to lead Osun State, but disunity among our people remains a significant barrier. Without a united front, achieving the dream of producing a governor from Osogbo will be nearly impossible.
“Rather than campaigning for individual aspirations or engaging in premature political maneuvers, Raji urged the people of Osogbo to prioritize community building saying, “our focus should be on uniting our town and strengthening our foundations. Political ambition like Governor at this stage will only divide us,” he said.
Addressing concerns about his past political decisions, Raji affirmed that he has no regrets supporting a candidate from another town to become a Senator instead of an Osogbo indigene, saying that his decision was based on the overall interest of the state and the principles of fairness and competence.
“I stand by my decision to support a candidate from another town for the Senate. It was not about neglecting Osogbo but about doing what was best for the larger interest of Osun State.
“I strongly warn those using the Osogbo Agenda for their selfish interests to desist. Such actions only deepen divisions and hinder our progress as a community,” Raji said.
He called on all political actors, traditional leaders, and youth organizations in Osogbo to foster unity and work collaboratively toward achieving their shared goals.