Ikusemoro Apologises to Olusoji Over 2027 Okun Governorship »

I wish to publicly express my sincere apology to Engr. Olusoji over some of my recent statements and attacks concerning his comments on the aspirations of the Okun Nation to produce the next governor of Kogi State in 2027.

After taking time to carefully watch and listen to several videos of his comments, I have come to understand that my earlier interpretation of his position was not entirely accurate. From the videos I have seen, it is clear to me that Engr. Olusoji was expressing his personal political opinion and offering advice rather than issuing a command or attempting to force the Okun people to abandon their legitimate political aspirations.

I sincerely regret any statement I made that may have portrayed him as being against the Okun Nation or as someone deliberately trying to suppress the legitimate aspirations of our people.

As an advocate for the political advancement of Okun Nation, I strongly believe that we can disagree politically without attacking one another personally. Our differences should never destroy the respect and unity that bind us together as sons and daughters of Okun.

Engr. Olusoji, I accept responsibility for my earlier reaction. I reacted based on my initial understanding of the matter, and after reviewing the available videos, I believe it is only honorable for me to correct the impression and apologise publicly.

This apology does not mean that I have abandoned my position that Okun Nation deserves a fair opportunity to produce the next governor of Kogi State in 2027. That remains my personal political conviction. However, I also recognise the right of every Okun son and daughter to express a different political opinion.

Politics should be about ideas, persuasion, consultation, and democratic choices—not personal attacks, insults, or unnecessary hostility.

Once again, Engr. Olusoji, I sincerely apologise for my recent comments and any disrespect they may have conveyed. I respect you as a fellow Okun stakeholder, and I believe we can REJOINDER TO OLUSOJI

Olusoji, I respect you, and I want to state that clearly. I am a respected youth, deeply rooted in my community, and I have enormous respect for our elders and traditional institutions. I am a man who respects people, irrespective of their political differences.

However, respect does not mean silence when issues concerning the future of Okun people are being discussed.

Let me say this categorically: politics is not a new phenomenon in Okunland, and nobody should behave as though he alone understands Okun politics.

You only recently became active in the political space, yet you speak with such certainty about the political aspirations and future of an entire person. There are thousands of politically experienced Okun sons and daughters who have spent decades contributing to the political development of our people. Many of them are not making unnecessary noise; they are quietly building relationships, mobilising people, and contributing meaningfully to our collective cause.

My concern is, therefore, not about you as a person. My concern is about the position you have taken against the legitimate aspiration of Okun people to produce the next governor of Kogi State in 2027.

That aspiration did not begin today, and it is certainly not the personal ambition of one individual. It is a demand for equity, fairness, justice, and political inclusion.

Nobody should use personal interests or political calculations to discourage Okun people from demanding what they believe is rightfully theirs.

I have nothing against you, Olusoji. But when you speak against the Okun governorship aspiration, I will respectfully challenge that position.

Okun people have waited long enough. 2027 is a legitimate year to demand our rightful place—not 2031.

Let us debate issues with facts, maturity, and respect. Let us not attempt to silence those who believe that Okun must produce the next governor of Kogi State in 2027.

Respectfully, but firmly, I stand for Okun.

Hon. IKUSEMORO S. A. EMMANUEL

Grassroots Mobilisation for the greater interest of our people.

Okun is bigger than any individual.
Our unity is greater than our differences.
And our collective future must remain our priority.

I sincerely apologise and withdraw any statement that may have unfairly misrepresented your position.

Hon. IKUSEMORO S. A. EMMANUEL
Okun Political Mobilisation & Grassroots Advocate