OKE-OGUN AND POLITICS

I'll not mind writing this piece at this crucial hour to sensitise and open our eyes to the bitter truth that we may not want to hear,due to political affiliations and differences in this part of the state most especially to the verstatile citizens of Oke-Ogun region of Oyo State and for as many that takes interest in the subject matter.Somebody may think that writing this piece is a product of being sentimental or being a loyalist to a particular political party,but I'll not like you delude yourself habitually in the fool's paradise by castigating me for being a political jingoist because of this pressing issue.The truth must be told and heaven will not fall.
Not to dilly dally,let me delve into the subject of discussion.
I've to ask myself if there exist a region called Oke-Ogun in this part of the state because everything is topsy-turvy here.The region is characterised with low development in which the the birds and fowls can testify to this.You can better access this by taking a microscopic view of your Local Government area if there exist any meaningful growth.Checking through the Local Newspapers,I'm always bemused seeing pictures of developmental projects being celebrated at the state capital meanwhile,all of these are not taking place in this region of ours.All we've here is a stupefying regression.It seems to me as if we're not living on the planet-earth,may be planet-Mercury.Yet they claim that there's an over all development in the state.Then,how can we judge the development that does not saturate the whole part of the state? I've come to argue this out with a friend,glorifying the developments in Oke-Ogun areas by pointing out to road expansion.But the question is that;of what importance is the road expansion that does not promote the econoy bouyancy of the region? I'm not saying that it's not good,but what of those rendered homeless without compensation?
With all sincerity,how many institutions are there in the region? Where is the promise of the technical school ? We can go on and mention as much as possible.The region is known as the food basket of the state,where're industries to improve this.Sentiment apart,the last administration does not neglect the people of the region as much as this.
In the face of this awful spectacle of absurdity,all we need ask is that where are the elders of the region that can jive in the oceans of politics? Have they refused to grow because of what they will eat? Have they sold their birthrights to people of their children's age? It's very shameful and odd to hear that the region which produced the deputy governor is suffering from doldrums of despodency,hopelessness and languishing in hell.Living as though they've nobody to take up their cries.Our case here is contrary to the popular Yoruba proverb that says 'A kii imo eniyan mefa lofa,ki Iya egbefa tu ma je ni' Some people's eyes have been blindfolded to the extent of celebrating the failure of the region on the newspapers,shying away from the truth.To make this piece more realistic,you don't have to look for an elephant with a magnifying lens in a room.How many commissioners came from Oke-Ogun region? We know the nos of commissioners chose at Oyo town.
What is the role(s

) of our representatives there? Are they really fighting for the region or fighting for their pockets?
I think that it's high time we must be realistic in our sense of thoughts and face the truth about the parlous state of this region lest we move from frying pan to fire.
On this note,I'm of a firm opinion that the citizens of Oke-Ogun must take their destiny in their hands.They should wake up from their heavy sleep because there won't be change unless we change the way we play our politics here.Enough of docility and following like Zombie.
There should be a sanctuary of reasoning,expecting no magic to wriggle out of this.Our destiny lies in our hands.
To close,I'll be thankful to those that will make it their lucrative job to castigate me on this matter.
God bless Oke-Ogun Region.
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