By Musa Bakare
Politics attains its noblest purpose when guided by justice, equity, wisdom, and the collective interest rather than by personal ambition and sectional rivalry.
Every society that has advanced politically has done so by placing truth above sentiment and fairness above expediency.
When political aspirations become detached from these enduring principles, they inevitably produce contradictions that weaken the very cause they seek to advance.
For the people of Kogi West Senatorial District, the quest to produce the Governor of Kogi State is not merely a political ambition; it is a legitimate demand rooted in fairness and the principle of equitable power sharing.
Since the creation of Kogi State in 1991, Kogi East and Kogi Central have each produced governors, while Kogi West remains the only district yet to occupy the Government House.
This historical reality gives moral weight to the district’s aspiration.
However, a just cause can be undermined when pursued without coherence. It is politically incongruous to proclaim that power should shift to Kogi West while simultaneously working against credible leaders from the same district, those who possess the experience, popularity, and capacity to actualize that aspiration.
Such contradictions weaken the collective bargaining power of the district and hand opponents convenient opportunities to exploit internal divisions.
No marginalized people attain political justice through disunity. Aspirations become reality only when backed by strategic thinking, disciplined leadership, and unwavering solidarity.
A divided house cannot negotiate from a position of strength, and those who constantly undermine one another inevitably postpone the realization of their common dream.
The 2027 governorship project demands more than slogans and emotional appeals. It requires maturity, sacrifice, consultation, and a willingness to subordinate personal interests to the greater good of Kogi West.
Political differences are natural, but they should never eclipse the overriding objective of securing the district’s rightful place in the leadership of Kogi State.
The challenge before Kogi West, therefore, is not the absence of capable leaders but the need for unity of purpose. The district must resist bitterness, avoid needless character assassination, and reject every agenda that seeks to divide its people. Internal cohesion remains the strongest weapon in every legitimate struggle for political inclusion.
Those who genuinely advocate for a Kogi West governor come 2027 must also demonstrate the courage to support the emergence of credible and broadly acceptable candidates from the district. Anything short of this amounts to political inconsistency.
The future belongs to people who can rise above ego and embrace a common destiny. For Okunland, that destiny is attainable only through unity, strategic engagement, and an unwavering commitment to justice.
– Musa Bakare writes from Lokoja.
