Nigeria’s democratic history is a long negotiation between hope and betrayal, between the promise of collective self-rule and the reality of elite contestation over power. Few moments capture this tension as sharply as the presidential election of June 12, 1993—a watershed that was expected to consolidate Nigeria’s return to civil rule but instead became the…
The Ibadan South-West Constituency I House of Assembly candidate, Hon. Tolani Adigun, has congratulated Nigerians on the occasion of the 2026 Democracy Day celebration, describing June 12 as a defining symbol of the nation’s democratic resilience, sacrifice, and collective determination to uphold the will of the people.In a statement commemorating the national celebration, Tolani noted…
The All Progressives Congress APC in Oyo state has described the reported loss of more than 200 members of the Western Nigeria Security Network (Amotekun Corps) in the state in undisclosed circumstances as saddening, alarming and unacceptable calling on Governor Seyi Makinde to provide more details about the revelation and ensure that the corps officials…
The attention of Otunba Masolanu Adeolu Campaign Organization was drawn to a report read on a Yoruba News program and which was aired on a popular Radio station in Ibadan earlier this week. The news item, sponsored by some Youths in Ido Local Government claimed that some strong personalities within Oyo APC are trying to…
Democracy thrives when every citizen is given an equal opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of society. It is impossible to speak of true democracy when women, who constitute nearly half of the population, are excluded from decision-making processes, economic opportunities, and leadership positions.Women’s empowerment is not merely a matter of fairness; it…
Yesterday, I saw a video of a very funny individual who has recently been disturbing social media spaces with what he calls prophecies. Interestingly, most, if not all of his prophecies which I have come across, are always about Governor Seyi Makinde and the APC. In the recent video, ‘ Woli Abiodun Ibadan ‘ was…
The term “progressive” has become one of the most frequently invoked expressions in Nigerian politics. Political parties, elected officials, and political movements routinely describe themselves as progressives, often presenting the label as proof of their commitment to development, good governance, and the welfare of the people. Yet, despite its widespread use, the concept has increasingly…
Yesterday, I saw a news report which claimed that the hunters who have been guarding the possible escape routes for the kidnappers of the Oriire victims have been leaving their posts. The caption of the story is self explanatory. It reads: “Oriire abduction: ‘ Our wives, children hungry at home, we’ve left Old Oyo National…
The kidnapping incident in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State is more than another tragic addition to Nigeria’s expanding register of insecurity. The Oriire abduction exposes a deeper institutional contradiction within the Nigerian state. Beyond the trauma inflicted on victims and affected communities, the incident raises a fundamental governance question: can a federation effectively…
The Oyo State All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth Leader, Hon. Olalekan Glory, has extended warm congratulations to the Honourable Minister of Power, Engr. Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, following his official inauguration and assumption of office as Minister of Power of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.In a congratulatory message issued on behalf of APC youths across Oyo…
