"A Struggle for Dignity": Owan Group Slams ‘Insensitive’ Endorsement of Oshiomhole for Second Term


-By Ruben Mario Brodrick 

​The political landscape of Edo North has been thrown into a heated debate following a blistering condemnation by the socio-political pressure group, The Owan Conscience, regarding the recent endorsement of Senator Adams Oshiomhole for a second tenure. The group is reacting sharply to a move by certain leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Owan East who publicly backed the incumbent Senator, a decision described by the group's Chairman, Barrister Richard Ofen-Imu, as a painful and insensitive reminder of a long-standing plot to marginalize the Owan people. According to the group, this endorsement ignores the deep-seated grievances of a community that has consistently shown unwavering loyalty and electoral support, only to be treated as mere spectators rather than equal stakeholders in the governance and resource allocation of Edo North.

​Central to this brewing political crisis is a demand for justice, equity, and a seat at the table that the Owan bloc feels has been denied to them for over two decades. Barrister Ofen-Imu argued passionately that Owan East and Owan West boast a wealth of competent and credible individuals who are eminently qualified to represent the district at the Red Chamber, yet they remain sidelined by a political structure that favors the Etsako bloc. The group pointed out that while Etsako has historically monopolized ministerial, ambassadorial, and deputy governorship positions, the Owan people have been left to watch from the fringes. They further criticized Senator Oshiomhole’s performance, alleging that despite significant financial allocations for constituency projects, his impact in Owan land has been limited to the seasonal distribution of rice, fertilizers, and motorcycles rather than sustainable infrastructure or development.

​Summing up their stance, The Owan Conscience labeled the actions of the endorsing APC leaders as selfish and "anti-Owan," calling for a unified front among all Owan indigenes, traditional institutions, and civil society groups both at home and in the diaspora. They maintain that the upcoming electoral cycle is not just about a political seat, but a fundamental struggle for the dignity and recognition of a people who refuse to be seen as politically expendable. By calling for an Owan candidate to take the mantle in 2027, the group has effectively challenged the status quo, demanding that the principles of fairness and inclusive representation finally take precedence over partisan convenience

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