EDO NORTH SAYS NO TO OSHIOMHOLE SECOND TERM

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EDO NORTH SAYS NO TO OSHIOMHOLE SECOND TERM
By Hon. Daniel Asekhame | Prime News

The political atmosphere in Edo North is steadily stabilizing, but beneath that calm lies a firm and unmistakable resolve among the people: justice must prevail, and equity must be restored. This is not merely political rhetoric—it is the collective voice of a people determined to defend a long-standing rotational principle that has guided representation in the district.

For decades, Edo North has operated a fair and balanced arrangement among its three major blocs—Etsako, Akoko Edo, and Owan. This understanding has ensured inclusion, reduced tension, and promoted unity. Etsako has taken its turn. Akoko Edo has also fulfilled its part. Today, by every moral and political standard, it is the turn of Owan to produce the senator representing Edo North.

However, this natural progression has been disrupted. The emergence and continued hold on power by Adams Oshiomhole is widely seen by many as a direct contradiction of this established order. Since assuming office, concerns have continued to grow over the concentration of federal opportunities and political advantages within a single axis, leaving other parts—particularly Owan—politically sidelined.

This perceived imbalance has fueled discontent and strengthened calls for correction. The issue at stake is not personal—it is about fairness, justice, and the preservation of a system that ensures every part of Edo North has a voice.

Even more concerning is the role of leaders who are expected to stand in defense of their people. Julius Ihonvbere, a prominent figure from Owan, has faced criticism over what many describe as a lack of assertiveness in confronting this political imbalance. At a time when bold leadership is required, silence or hesitation sends the wrong signal.

Rather than stepping forward to champion Owan’s rightful place in the senatorial rotation, his reported focus on securing another term in the House of Representatives raises questions about priorities and commitment to the collective interest of his people. Leadership demands courage, not convenience.

The message from Edo North is now loud and clear: the people will no longer accept political arrangements that undermine fairness. There is a growing consensus that the era of imposed representation and silent compromise must come to an end.

Edo North is not asking for special treatment—it is demanding adherence to a respected and time-tested agreement. The rotational system must be honored to maintain unity and trust across the district.

As the political clock ticks toward the next electoral cycle, the position of the people is unmistakable: there will be no second term for Adams Oshiomhole, and no misplaced ambitions that ignore the collective will of the people. The mandate must return to Owan.

History will remember this moment—not just for the conflict, but for the courage of a people who stood up to demand what is rightfully theirs.

The time for justice is now.

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