Calls for zoning balance intensify as Senator Adeola (Yayi) emerges as rallying point in Ogun West power realignment
Political discussions ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Ogun State are increasingly being shaped by a popular slogan in Ogun West: “One of us is better than none of us.”
The phrase reflects growing agitation within the region over long-standing claims of exclusion from the state’s top political office since its creation, with Ogun Central and Ogun East alternating the governorship over the years.
At the centre of the renewed debate is Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, whose rising influence has positioned him as a leading figure in Ogun West’s political calculations.
Supporters say his visibility, grassroots network, and political experience make him a unifying symbol for the region’s renewed push for inclusion in the state’s power structure.
The conversation has also widened beyond regional politics, with stakeholders calling for a broader reflection on fairness, equity, and balanced representation across all three senatorial districts.
As preparations for 2027 gather pace, analysts say the slogan has become more than political rhetoric, evolving into a rallying point for negotiations around zoning, unity, and succession in Ogun State politics.