Group Demands House of Reps Slot for Marginalized Moro Indigenes in Kwara

A civil society group in Nigeria's Kwara State is demanding fair political representation for the Moro Local Government Area. The Renewal Champions Movement has appealed to leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to grant the Moro/Edu/Patigi federal constituency a chance in upcoming House of Representatives elections.

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The principle of zoning and equitable representation has remained one of the pillars of political stability in Kwara North senatorial district that we belong, hence, equity must be consistent, impartial and inclusive.

The group highlighted a perceived marginalization of Moro, stating it has not produced a representative since Nigeria's democratic return in 1999. In contrast, the Edu and Patigi Local Government Areas have each held the seat for 12 years.

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If fairness, justice and rotation are truly the guiding principles of our political arrangement, then Moro Local Government Area has a legitimate and compelling claim to the House of Representatives seat.

"The principle of zoning and equitable representation has remained one of the pillars of political stability in Kwara North senatorial district that we belong, hence, equity must be consistent, impartial and inclusive," the group said in a statement. "If fairness, justice and rotation are truly the guiding principles of our political arrangement, then Moro Local Government Area has a legitimate and compelling claim to the House of Representatives seat."

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Justice is not achieved by merely speaking about equity; it is achieved by applying it fairly to every community.

The Renewal Champions Movement urged national APC leadership, stakeholders, and traditional institutions to support a candidate from Moro. "Justice is not achieved by merely speaking about equity; it is achieved by applying it fairly to every community," the statement read. "After more than two decades without representation, the time has come for Moro Local Government Area to take its rightful place in the spirit of fairness, balance and unity."

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After more than two decades without representation, the time has come for Moro Local Government Area to take its rightful place in the spirit of fairness, balance and unity.