India, April 13 -- As the political conversation around Kwara State intensifies ahead of 2027, leaders and stakeholders from Kwara North have been loud, consistent, and united in one demand: power must shift to Kwara North. Their argument is rooted in equity, fairness, and justice principles that are fundamental to any democratic system.

But here lies the contradiction.

While Kwara North is vigorously advocating for inclusion at the state level, it is failing to uphold those same principles within its own senatorial district.

A closer look at the history of representation in Kwara North tells a compelling story. Since 1999, the senatorial seat has rotated across several local government areas:

Patigi LGA (1999-2003)

Baruten LGA (2003...