A socio-political group in Oyo State has insisted that the next governor of the state should not come from Ibadan, arguing that other zones deserve a fair chance at leadership.
The group noted that since the creation of Oyo State, Ibadan has consistently dominated the governorship seat, producing six governors, including the incumbent, Seyi Makinde.
They recalled that the only non-Ibadan indigene to have governed the state was the late Adebayo Alao-Akala from Ogbomoso, who served between May 2007 and May 2011.
According to the group, the political imbalance has marginalized other regions, particularly Oke-Ogun, Ogbomoso, and Oyo zones, which they believe are equally qualified to lead the state.
They, therefore, called on political parties, stakeholders, and opinion leaders to support a zoning arrangement that would allow power to rotate and foster inclusivity across the state.