Keep It in Ose, Stakeholders Draw Line Ahead of 2027
A strong wave of political agitation is sweeping across Owo/Ose Federal Constituency as stakeholders, party leaders, and socio-political groups insist that the House of Representatives seat must remain in Ose Local Government in the interest of equity, balance, and party stability.
Across consultations and engagements, advocates of the Ose position argue that the issue goes beyond personalities or tenure, stressing that zoning decisions must reflect fairness within the constituency’s power structure.
They note that while Ose currently holds the seat, the broader political reality shows a concentration of key executive and strategic offices in Owo, making it both reasonable and necessary for Ose to retain its legislative foothold.
Stakeholders point out that Owo already commands significant influence within the state’s political architecture, including high-level executive and financial positions, while Ose has comparatively limited representation in such critical areas.
According to them, allowing the House of Representatives seat to shift away from Ose under these conditions would further deepen imbalance and weaken the principle of inclusivity that sustains political harmony.
Political observers also emphasize the strategic value of continuity. They argue that sustained representation from Ose has helped balanced the power sharing formula, and institutional knowledge that benefit the entire constituency. Disrupting this continuity, they warn, could undermine ongoing progress and diminish the constituency’s effectiveness at the federal level.
Within party ranks, there are growing concerns that sidelining Ose at this stage could trigger internal disaffection and dampen grassroots enthusiasm. Many believe that retaining the seat in Ose would reinforce unity, reward loyalty, and strengthen the party’s overall electoral chances.
As political alignments continue to evolve, the consensus among Ose advocates remains firm: maintaining the House of Representatives seat in Ose Local Government is not just a political preference, but a necessary step to uphold fairness, preserve balance, and secure long-term stability within the Owo/Ose Federal Constituency.
