A careful review of political appointments and elective positions within Abeokuta North Local Government reveals a disturbing imbalance that must be addressed in the interest of justice, equity, and sustainable unity.
From available records, a significant number of key positions have consistently been occupied by individuals from Oke-Ona community, including but not limited to:
Chairman, Local Government (2020–2024) – Oke-Ona
Chairman, Local Government (2024–Date) – Oke-Ona
Special Adviser (Health) – Oke-Ona
Commissioner for Local Government – Oke-Ona
Special Assistant – Oke-Ona
Chairman, OGSHC – Oke-Ona
State Organising Secretary – Oke-Ona
Member, Governing Council (Ojere) – Oke-Ona
Consultant to the Governor – Oke-Ona
Education Secretary – Oke-Ona
Member, Parks & Garages – Oke-Ona
Supervisor for Works – Oke-Ona
Supervisor for Housing – Oke-Ona
Special Adviser – Oke-Ona
This concentration of political power in one community out of the four major blocs that make up Abeokuta North raises serious concerns about fairness and inclusiveness.
The Question of Equity
Abeokuta North is a collective entity built on the contributions of Oke-Ona, Oke-Ogun, Gbagura and Owu . No single bloc should dominate the political space to the detriment of others.
Equity demands that opportunities—especially at the level of legislative representation—be fairly distributed.
Why Oke-Ogun Deserves Continuity
The House of Assembly seat is one of the few strategic positions currently representing Oke-Ogun, and it is only just and reasonable that the zone be allowed to complete its term and consolidate on its achievements.
Disrupting this balance would:
Deepen feelings of marginalization
Undermine unity within the local government Set a dangerous precedent of political exclusion
Performance Matters: Hon. Dr. Tunde Tella
Beyond zoning and fairness, performance remains the strongest justification for continuity.
Hon. Dr. Tunde Tella has demonstrated:
Effective representation at the Ogun State House of Assembly. Visible constituency projects, including critical infrastructure and social interventions
Legislative impact, through motions and advocacy that directly benefit the people
Commitment to inclusive development, cutting across all communities
Leadership should not only rotate—it should reward competence, delivery, and commitment.
A Call for Justice and Balance
This is not a call for division, but a call for fairness.
This is not an attack on any community, but a plea for equitable representation.
Abeokuta North belongs to all of us. No single community should be seen to have a monopoly of political opportunities.
Conclusion
Let fairness prevail.
Let justice guide our decisions.
Let performance be rewarded.
Oke-Ogun Lokan!
Tella l’oma ṣe!
Concerned Oke-Ogun Community Stakeholders
