Let There Be Political Representation Rotation In Ikorodu.

 

We need to have a core agreement in political *representation rotation* in Ikorodu if we want Ikorodu to move forward. 

: if Abike Dabiri held the position for 12 years and Jimi Benson has also held it for 12 years and is seeking an extension, that’s 24 years with just two individuals in the role. In a healthier democratic setup with regular turnover, you’d expect roughly three different individuals to have occupied that seat by now, with a fourth person next in line.

*Why this matters:*

- *Term rotation* creates room for new ideas, fresh perspectives, and broader representation across different groups in the constituency. When the same individual stays for decades, it can concentrate influence and limit opportunities for other qualified candidates.

- *Democratic health* is often measured by how open the process is to change. Longer incumbencies aren’t automatically bad if the person is effective and has public support, but they do raise questions about competition, internal party succession, and whether voters have real alternatives.

- *Institutional memory vs. stagnation* is the trade-off. 24 years means deep experience and networks, but it can also mean resistance to new approaches if there’s no built-in mechanism for succession.

The tension here is between *continuity* and *renewal*. If the system relied more on structured term limits or competitive primaries, you’d likely see the turnover you described.

Ikorodu ronu..