The political family of former Ogun State governor and elder statesman, Chief Olusegun Osoba, has declared its full support for the state’s nominee to the South West Development Commission (SWDC), citing loyalty, competence, and a long-standing commitment to progressive ideals as key reasons behind their endorsement.
In a statement released over the weekend, leaders of the Osoba political tradition said the nominee represents the values of integrity, service, and regional development which the proposed SWDC seeks to uphold.
“We are proud to support this nomination, not just because the nominee comes from our political fold, but because of a demonstrable track record in public service and grassroots engagement,” the statement read.
The SWDC, a proposed regional commission aimed at accelerating infrastructure and socio-economic development across Nigeria’s South West states, is expected to operate similarly to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), with political nominations playing a critical role in its foundational structure.
The Osoba political group—known for its influence within Ogun’s All Progressives Congress (APC) and deep roots in progressive politics—stressed the importance of ensuring that credible and development-minded individuals are appointed to the commission, especially as the region battles issues of youth unemployment, infrastructure decay, and industrial decline.
“This is not the time for political tokenism. We need visionaries who understand the challenges of the South West and have the administrative capacity to deliver results,” the group added.
While the nominee’s identity was not disclosed in the group’s statement, sources close to the Ogun State government suggest that the individual is a seasoned technocrat with both public and private sector experience.
Political analysts say the backing of the Osoba bloc could prove crucial in smoothing internal party dynamics and securing regional consensus as the SWDC begins to take shape legislatively.
As the federal government moves forward with the legal and administrative processes for establishing the commission, attention is now turning to the quality of leadership that will define its operations—an issue on which stakeholders across the region are beginning to take clear positions.
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