Asking the Micro zoning the House of Representatives ticket to particular Local government or town in Ekiti should not be harboured the umbrella to disrespect the rules of democracy and the leadership of our Great Party, the APC which has always been fair and always considering political realities before arriving at any decisions.
In most cases, what is being presented as agitation for inclusion risks creating fresh lines of division within a constituency that has always thrived on collective strength. Democracy, in its true sense, should unite people around shared goals, not narrow interests.
Politics is not just about sentiments or emotional appeals. It is, at its core, about strategy, timing, and clear thinking. Every serious political party understands this. Decisions are not made simply to satisfy a section of the map, but to strengthen the overall chances of success. When we reduce the conversation to zoning for its own sake, we ignore the deeper realities that shape electoral victory and effective governance.
At the center of any meaningful democracy is merit. Leadership is not a symbolic gesture. It is a responsibility that demands capacity, experience, and the ability to deliver results. The House of Representatives is not a training ground. It is a serious national platform where competence matters deeply. The people of this constituency deserve someone who can speak, negotiate, and bring real value back home. That standard should not be lowered in the name of balancing locations. All the local government in the constituency have very many capable hands and whosoever that the political realities favour must be supported
Ekiti is widely respected for its intellectual depth and strong human capital. This constituency, in particular, is filled with individuals who have proven themselves in different fields. It would be unfair to limit the opportunity to serve based on geography alone when there are capable hands across all local governments. Democracy should open doors, not close them.
When we look at the history of political representation in the constituency, the narrative becomes even clearer. Ekiti East has completed two terms in recent arrangements. Gbonyin, which shares political ties with Emure, has also had its turn not too long ago. This shows that power has not been concentrated in one place. Instead, it has moved in response to broader political realities. So the idea of total exclusion does not quite hold when examined carefully.
Within the All Progressives Congress, there has never been a strict or rigid tradition of allocating the House of Representatives ticket based on local government lines. The party has always leaned toward candidates who have the structure, the reach, and the ability to win elections. That approach has kept the party competitive and relevant. Introducing a fixed zoning formula now could disrupt that balance and create unnecessary tension.
It is also important to ask a simple but honest question. Should capable aspirants be denied the opportunity to contest simply because of where they come from? That would not only be unfair, it would also weaken the party. A healthy political environment allows people to test their strength, connect with voters, and prove their worth. That is how credible leaders emerge and by then, they will know the value of our people from across all the local government areas.
Elections are not won on paper arguments alone. They are won through networks, relationships, grassroots presence, and the ability to mobilise people across different communities. A candidate must be able to speak to everyone, not just a particular zone. Narrowing the field through zoning may limit the party’s ability to present its strongest option.
There is also a bigger political picture that cannot be ignored. With the future elections involving key figures like Biodun Oyebanji and Bola Ahmed Tinubu, every decision at the constituency level must align with the broader goal of strengthening the party. This means choosing candidates who can deliver votes across the board and contribute to overall victory, not just local satisfaction.
Beyond elections, governance itself is about impact. People want to see better roads, improved schools, access to opportunities, and visible development in their communities. These expectations cannot be met by sentiment alone. They require leaders who understand the system and know how to get things done. Performance, not rotation, is what truly matters to the average citizen.
True inclusion goes far beyond who occupies a particular seat. It is reflected in how projects are distributed, how people are empowered, and how every community feels the presence of government. A leader who understands this will carry everyone along, regardless of where he or she comes from. That is the kind of representation that builds lasting trust.
As political awareness continues to grow across the constituency, From Ekiti East, to Gbonyin, to Emure, this energy should be directed toward unity rather than division. The focus should be on building consensus and supporting a candidate who can bring people together. In the end, the real question is simple. Who has the vision, the strength, and the ability to move the constituency forward? That is the question that should guide our decision, not just where the person comes from.