A pressure group operating under the banner of the Oke-Ogun 2027 Movement has called on prominent political, traditional, religious and community leaders from the Oke-Ogun axis of Oyo State to urgently secure a direct meeting with President ,warning that the region risks continued political neglect if its concerns are not addressed before the 2027 elections.
In an open letter released on Thursday as obtained by ITV Online, the group appealed to respected leaders across the region to unite and seek what it described as an unfiltered audience with the President.
“Diaspora and home-based leaders, traditional rulers, politicians and religious leaders must speak with one voice,” the letter stated. “We must secure a direct audience with President Tinubu before the 2027 campaigns. No aides. No filters. Oke-Ogun must be heard directly.”
The letter was addressed to several notable sons and daughters of the region, including
elder statesman ; community leader ; former Minister of Communications ; Senior Advocate of Nigeria ; philosopher and academic ; former Chief Justice of Nigeria ; Chief Mrs. Ayoka Lawani; Professor Adeolu Akande; Colonel Gbenga Adegbola (rtd.); Engineer Remi Olaniyan; Alhaji Abu Gbadamosi; former Senators ; Alhaji Lateef Yusuf; Engineer Dr. Muftau Popoola of Malaysia; Dr. Nojimdeen Ewesesan of Canada; the Chairman of the League of Imams, Oke-Ogun; the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Oke-Ogun; and other influential stakeholders across the region.
The group argued that Oke-Ogun had not received adequate political attention despite its electoral contribution to the ruling .
According to the letter, “Tinubu will forget Oke-Ogun if we don’t force a meeting,” alleging that the President’s 2023 campaign activities did not extend to the region.
“2023: Campaign stopped at Oyo and Ogbomoso. Oke-Ogun was skipped. If he wins without stepping on Oke-Ogun soil, Oke-Ogun will be erased from his agenda again,” the statement read.
The movement also expressed dissatisfaction over what it described as missed opportunities for federal representation for the region.
Referring to a recent federal appointment, the group said, “When Adelabu vacated, Ibadan knew they had the governorship ticket. Yet the next federal slot still went to Ibadan. That was the moment to pacify Oke-Ogun. He missed it.”
It added that the development reinforced concerns about the region’s place in the state’s political equation.
“If neglect happened in 2026, it will repeat in 2027 unless we demand it now,” the letter stated.
The group further warned that continued dissatisfaction among Oke-Ogun voters could influence future electoral outcomes.
“The continued neglect of Oke-Ogun by APC will directly affect the result of Senator Sarafadeen Alli and the presidential election in 2027,” it said.
“Oke-Ogun votes are the balance. Ignore us, lose the bloc. Respect us, win the state.”
Among its demands, the movement called for a direct meeting between President Tinubu and leaders of the region, as well as a commitment that future campaign activities would include visits to key Oke-Ogun communities.
“Tinubu’s campaign must touch Oke-Ogun soil personally. Saki, Iseyin, Kishi, Igboho and Igbeti. Let him see our roads, our borders and our people,” the group said.
The movement also called for greater federal attention to infrastructure, security, economic development and political appointments in the area.
Highlighting the need for unity among stakeholders, the letter declared: “Imams, CAN, traditional rulers and diaspora leaders must speak as one Oke-Ogun voice. Silence means four more years of neglect. Action now means roads, security, jobs, respect and representation.”
The statement concluded with a pointed message to political leaders ahead of the next election cycle.
“Oke-Ogun gave votes. Oke-Ogun deserves presence,” it said. “Book the meeting. Bring him home. No meeting, no rally. No commitment, no vote. Oke-Ogun is watching.”