2027 Guber Race: MURIC Calls For Justice, Equity , Fairness In Southwest

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has emphasized the need to ensure fairness, equity and justice in the distribution of political leadership, particularly in Osun,Ekiti, Ondo ,Oyo, Lagos, and Ogun States

 The Ogun State Chairman of MURIC

, Ustaadh Tajudeen Jimoh Alao made the call in a statement made available to Edu-biznews by the State Secretary, Ambassador Olaleye Rasheed Damilare.

MURIC in the statement maintained that 

Christian candidates have consistently dominated the political space in the South -West, calling for a more inclusive and balanced representation that reflects the diversity of the people in the region.

The Muslim right group was quick to add that its demand for fairness, should not be twisted into narratives of division or political sponsorship or reduced to mere religious agitation, saying it is about 

building a society where no group feels marginalized, overlooked, or silenced.

The statement reads in part:

"Today, we find it necessary to extend our voice to states like Ondo,Oyo, Ekiti, Osun, Lagos, and Ogun, where Christian candidates have consistently emerged and continued to dominate the political space, calling for a more inclusive and balanced representation that reflects the diversity of the people in these regions"

"However, fairness demands balance.

In Ogun State, where leadership is currently under a Christian governor, justice and equity require that a Muslim should be given the opportunity to be the next governor."

"This is not a demand born out of bias, but a call for inclusiveness and equal representation."

"In Lagos State, history is clear. Following the tenure of Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola, the state has experienced over a decade of Christian leadership at the helm. True fairness dictates that Muslims should now be given the chance to lead for the next phase of governance"

"Similarly, Oyo State has witnessed a pattern that calls for reflection. As 2027 approaches, it is only just and equitable that Muslims are given a fair opportunity to occupy the governorship seat."

"It is both unfortunate and misleading that calls for fairness are often twisted into narratives of division or political sponsorship."

 *Let it be clearly stated: MURIC is not sponsored by any politician or political machinery.* 

"We are not enemies of the government.

We are not enemies of our Christian brothers and sisters."

What we stand for is simple and universal:

justice, fairness, and peaceful coexistence.

 "Those who attempt to reduce this call to mere religious agitation miss the point entirely."

"This is not about religion, it is about humanity. *It is about building a society where no group feels marginalized, overlooked, or silenced."

"A nation that fails to recognize the rights of all its people cannot truly progress."

"And where there is no justice, there can be no peace."

"Where there is no peace, development becomes nothing but an illusion."

"We urge political stakeholders, party leaders, and the good people of Southwest Nigeria to rise above sentiments, manipulation, and emotional blackmail".

 *Let fairness guide decisions.* Let justice shape the future.Let equity define our democracy".

"Only then can we build a society where every citizen, regardless of belief, feels seen, valued, and represented", the statement concluded