Fresh political dynamics have emerged in the Egbeda/Ona-Ara Federal Constituency of Oyo State as stakeholders across the All Progressives Congress (APC) have reportedly rallied behind Ona-Ara Local Government in the ongoing agitation for the 2027 House of Representatives ticket.
According to reports, the stakeholders, armed with what they described as verifiable facts and figures, have commenced strategic consultations with party leaders to justify why Ona-Ara should produce the next representative for the constituency.
The group emphasized that their position is rooted in equity, political balance, and electoral realities, noting that zoning arrangements and past representation trends favour Ona-Ara at this stage of the constituency’s political evolution.
Sources within the camp disclosed that the stakeholders are leveraging historical data, voting patterns, and previous occupancy of the seat to strengthen their case, insisting that fairness must be guided by measurable political contributions rather than sentiment.
The consultations, which involve visits to influential APC leaders and stakeholders, are aimed at building consensus and avoiding internal disputes ahead of the party primaries.
While acknowledging the competing agitation from Egbeda Local Government for the same ticket, the Ona-Ara-backed stakeholders maintained that their demand is not intended to create division but to ensure justice and strategic positioning for electoral victory in 2027.
Political observers note that the development signals a deepening contest within the constituency, with both Egbeda and Ona-Ara blocs intensifying lobbying efforts. The battle for the APC ticket is expected to shape the political landscape of the constituency in the coming months as alignments and counter-alignments continue to unfold.
With consultations ongoing on both sides, the struggle for the Egbeda/Ona-Ara House of Representatives ticket appears set to be one of the most closely watched political contests in Oyo State ahead of the 2027 general elections.
