History sometimes speaks through the fate of individuals, but its deeper purpose is to instruct institutions. Few episodes in Yoruba political history illustrate this better than the confrontation between Chief Bode Thomas and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Adeniran Adeyemi II, in 1953. Thomas was a brilliant lawyer, nationalist and prominent political figure of the…

I am not surprised that Governor Seyi Makinde chose the yeyenatu gathering in Eruwa to advertise his arrogance, desperation and shamelessness. I have been waiting for the speech he would deliver on the occasion and when I finally got them, I wasn’t surprised. I expected nothing better from someone who has lost the ability to…

I have seen the latest statement released by Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state, who is also the presidential candidate of the Allied People’s Movement, APM. The specific statement I am talking about here, is the one titled, ” Nigeria Needs A System Reset: Accountable Leadership, Active Citizenship”. After reading, digesting and critically analyzing the…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Ibadan Southwest State Constituency I, Tolani, has formally received her certificate of nomination ahead of the 2027 Oyo State House of Assembly election. Tolani received the certificate on Friday at the APC State Secretariat alongside other candidates of the party, describing the recognition as both a privilege and…

Politics, at its worst, seeks to substitute substance with scandal. When an opponent cannot defeat an idea on its merits, he may attempt to discredit the person associated with it. The recent controversy over Senator Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, who reportedly offered his lap to a student when no seat was available, should be understood within…

The Gubernatorial candidate of the Allied People’s Movement, APM, Bimbo Adekambi met with some Bloggers today and the meeting is trending online. Someone told me and allegedly so, that a lot of resources went into the exercise and I asked him, to what end? At best, those guys would create some traffic, through propaganda, half-truths…

Aare Asoludero Of Ibarapa Land Chieftaincy Title: If Makinde Presents Himself For The Conferment Of Such A Title, He Is A Shameless Man. I knew I wasn’t mistaken. Governor Seyi Makinde is billed to be honored with the ” Aare Asoludero Of Ibarapa Land” Chieftaincy Title on Friday, when he is billed to commission the…

To My Friends In The APM, Run While You Still Can. THE SARAFA ALLI/MALE JOURNALIST VIRAL VIDEO: A NARRATIVE INFLUENCED BY INSANITY. It does appear like some individuals recruited by the opposition to discredit the All Progressives Congress, APC Gubernatorial candidate, Senator Sarafadeen Abiodun Alli needs to visit the psychiatrist. I had already taken a…

The Case for Learning and ServiceGovernance is applied wisdom. It requires leaders who are ready to serve and disciplined enough to study systems, understand people, and anticipate consequences. In Barr. Sharafadeen Alli (BSA), the APC has a candidate whose public life reflects this balance: leadership rooted in learning, service and practical readiness for Oyo’s next…

APC Youth Leaders in Ogbomoso Zone Launch ALLISOJI Youth Vanguard, Mobilise Over 5,000 Supporters. The five All Progressives Congress (APC) Local Government Youth Leaders in Ogbomoso Zone have held their inaugural meeting and launched the ALLISOJI Youth Vanguard, in a major show of youth mobilisation and political commitment across the zone. The meeting, held at…