Ketuland, Nigeria 

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 1ST APRIL 2026

The Ketu Intelligentsia Forum (KIF) is a distinguished collective of academic professionals, accomplished private sector players, seasoned administrators, and grassroots advocates dedicated to the socio-economic advancement of the Yewa-Ketuland and the broader Ogun State. 

Built upon the foundation of intellectual rigor and communal integrity, the Forum serves as a non-partisan think-tank focused on policy advocacy, leadership grooming, and the preservation of the "Omoluabi" values of the broader Yoruba race. We stand as a bridge between ancestral wisdom and modern governance, ensuring that the voices of the learned are harnessed for the benefit of the vulnerable.

Our mandate is grounded in the belief that sustainable development is only possible when leadership is anchored in character and competence. KIF stands for a "Knowledge-First" approach to politics, where data-driven decision-making meets deep-seated empathy for the citizenry.

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE NIGERIA -

After a thorough deliberative process involving community leaders, youth blocks, and policy stakeholders, Ketu Intelligentsia Forum (KIF) formally announces its endorsement of Prince Gboyega Nasir Isiaka (GNI) as our preferred candidate for the 2027 Ogun State Governorship on the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC). We equally passionately call on all well-meaning leaders and good people of the State to adopt and work at all levels toward GNI's emergence as Governor.

Our decision is not grounded in sentiment or regional bias, but in a cold, clinical assessment of what Ogun State requires to navigate the complexities of the next four years, after the fruitful tenure of His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON in May, 2027.

We anchor this adoption on four incontrovertible pillars:

THE POWER OF PERSISTENCE

Leadership is not a sprint; it is a marathon of conviction. GNI has demonstrated an uncommon resilience, remaining steadfast in his vision for a better Ogun State despite the shifting sands of political seasons.

His consistency proves that his ambition is fueled by a genuine desire for service, not a fleeting grab for power.

DEEP INSTITUTIONAL EXPERIENCE

Having navigated both the private sector and the highest levels of state economic management, Prince Isiaka possesses the rare ability to bridge the gap between policy and practice. He does not need a “learning curve”; he understands the machinery of the Gateway State from the inside out.

ECONOMIC MASTERY (Macro & Micro)

At a time of global fiscal volatility, Ogun State needs a “numbers man” who understands more than just budgets.

GNI possesses a granular knowledge of the State's macro-economic potentials, from industrial hubs to border economies, and a micro-economic empathy for the market woman across all the three Senatorial Districts. He knows how to create wealth that reaches the household table.

THE OMOLUABI ETHOS

Above all, Prince Isiaka embodies the Omoluabi ethos, the Yoruba philosophical ideal of character, integrity, and public decency. In an era of “iron-handed” politics and empty bravado, his calm, respectful, and inclusive approach offers a refreshing alternative. He represents the “Benevolent Leader” our people crave. A man of the people who respects the people.

CONCLUSION

At this critical time of socio-economic volatility across the globe, Ogun State deserves a leader like the Governor, His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, who views the commonwealth as a sacred trust, not a personal inheritance, and Prince Gboyega Nasir Isiaka is that leader.

We call on all sons and daughters of Ogun State to join us in this movement for a State governed by knowledge, driven by character, and defined by progress.

SIGNED:

Dr Ayilara Ayinla Muraina, Esq             

 Chairman

Prince Sola Bamigbade

Secretary-General

Mr. AbdLateef Olusoji-Emilandu

  Director, Strategy & Mobilisation.