The Special Adviser to Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State on Political Matters, Muniru Raji, has warned that internal disunity among Osogbo’s political stakeholders could jeopardize the chances of an Osogbo indigene becoming the governor of the state in 2030.
He called on all political actors, traditional leaders, and youth organisations in Osogbo to foster unity and work collaboratively toward achieving their shared goals.
This call comes as there are heightened demands within some political parties in the state for their gubernatorial tickets to be zoned to the Osun West Senatorial District in 2026.
Raji gave this warning while speaking during the stakeholders’ engagement of the Osogbo Affairs Forum held in Osogbo on Sunday.
The Special Adviser emphasised the need for unity and collective effort to advance Osogbo’s political aspirations.
“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,” 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.
He stressed 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,” he explained.
He also cautioned political agents against exploiting the “Osogbo Agenda” for personal and selfish gains.
He urged stakeholders to focus on genuine efforts to promote Osogbo’s collective interest rather than using it as a tool for manipulation.
“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,” he stated.
The stakeholders’ meeting, which brought together key figures from Osogbo, focused on addressing pressing political and developmental issues affecting the community.