IJEBU STATE: Remo Matters Diaspora Coalition Demands Equity, Fair Representation
….Calls for Capital Location in Remo and Possible Renaming to ‘Ijebu-Remo State In an appeal to Nigeria’s top political and traditional leaders, the Remo Matters Diaspora Coalition (RMDC) has urged for fairness, inclusivity and equity in the ongoing push for the creation of Ijebu State from the existing Ogun State. The group, representing concerned Remo indigenes abroad, emphasized the need for a balanced approach that ensures Remo’s identity, contributions, and political representation are not sidelined. In an open letter addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senate President, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Governor Dapo Abiodun, Senator Gbenga Daniel, Ogun State House of Assembly Speaker, and traditional rulers—including the Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland—the coalition outlined key concerns and recommendations to ensure the new state reflects the interests of all stakeholders. The advocacy for an Ijebu State dates back to the colonial era when Ijeb...