Written by: Pemisire Ibrahim

Across Ekiti, Ondo, Ogun and Lagos States, the argument for continuity is becoming increasingly clear: where a government is delivering, the people deserve the opportunity to consolidate its gains rather than gamble with uncertainty. But one question must be asked of the people of Oyo State: why should continuity be desirable elsewhere but unacceptable here? After years of unpaid salaries, delayed pensions, accumulated gratuities and governance that held the state back, should Oyo willingly return to a chapter it has already experienced and suffered?

Governor Seyi Makinde has demonstrated that governance can be measured not merely by political promises, but by its impact on the everyday lives of the people. From workers and pensioners to traders, market women, youths and businesses, the question should not simply be “Who is the next governor?” but “Who can protect, sustain and build upon what is already working?” Progress should not be interrupted simply because leadership is changing; rather, it should be strengthened through responsible succession.

This is where Bimbo Adekanmbi represents a compelling argument for continuity. The choice before Oyo people is not merely about personalities or political parties; it is about whether we want to preserve the gains of the Makinde administration or risk returning to the painful experiences of the past. Can we afford to forget what unpaid salaries, pension backlogs and poor governance did to families and livelihoods? Can we afford another experiment when there is an opportunity to entrust the next chapter to someone committed to continuing the good work?

Oyo State must therefore think beyond politics as usual and think about the future of its people. Continuity is not about worshipping a government; it is about protecting progress. With Bimbo Adekanmbi at Agodi House, the promise should be clear: a government where civil servants can work with confidence, pensioners can live with dignity, traders and market women can pursue their livelihoods, and young people can look to the future with hope. Oyo must not inflict the pains of the past upon itself again; the gains of today must become the foundation of tomorrow.