Monarchs from Kwara South and a group known as Kwara South Equity Advocates (K-SEA) yesterday rooted for the shifting of the governorship seat to Kwara North in the 2027 general elections.

This development would ensure equity, fairness, and justice, they contended.

K-SEA lamented that the Kwara Central would by 2027 have ruled the state for 20 years.

They noted that Kwara North has not had a shot at the governorship seat since 1999.

Chairman of the group, Alhaji Ibrahim Lawal said this in Ajase-Ipo, Irepodun Local Government area of the state at the maiden summit of the group.

The summit was entitled: ?A new dawn in Kwara: Quest for equity, fairness and justice; Kwara South for Kwara North.? Lawal said the group was poised to contribute to the advancement of democratic governance and equitable development in Kwara.

?Since the commencement of the nascent democracy in 1999, with three regions in Kwara State: North, South, and Kwara Central, we have not experienced equitable distribution of power and inclusiveness, and this has adversely affected our democracy.

?In what looks like a polarization of democracy in our state, by 2027, Kwara Central would have governed the state for 20 years, Kwara South for eight years, while Kwara North has never had a taste of the leadership stool of the state. This is deepening the state of division and distrust that seems to pervade our society.

?What, however, inspires hope in holding the bull by the horns in this struggle is the fact that the government, the administration, and the body language of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq signify a determination to awaken and restore the declining confidence of citizens in democratic institutions and the increasing disregard for democratic norms and rules, which many political actors deliberately ignored,? Lawal stated.

Speaking on behalf of traditional rulers from Kwara South, Olupo of Ajase-Ipo Oba Ismail Yahaya Alebiosu said the monarchs were solidly behind the forum for the entrenchment of equity and justice in the political equation in the state.

?We are in support of what you have dubbed equity, fairness, and justice. We appeal to all of us to stand by equity, fairness, and justice.?

Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC,) Sunday Adeniran Fagbemi urged Kwarans to allow the governor choose his successor.

Prince Fagbemi urged the forum to embark on wider consultations to secure the buy-in of all from Kwara South. (The Nation)

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