Politics ultimately stands or falls on one question: what difference has leadership made in the lives of ordinary people? Elections can be won with rhetoric, symbolism and organisation, but political relevance is sustained by performance. Across democratic societies, citizens judge leaders not by the eloquence of their speeches but by the evidence of their impact….
Joshua Ojo Aderemi Akin, popularly known as J’Icon, has formally declared his intention to contest for the position of Executive Chairman of Oriire Local Government under the platform of the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM), promising to prioritise security, infrastructure, youth empowerment and grassroots development. In his declaration, Akin said his decision followed extensive consultations, careful…
In 2008, Barack Obama altered the political vocabulary of an entire generation with three simple but profound words: Yes We Can. The phrase transcended campaign rhetoric. It became a political philosophy built upon optimism, inclusion, competence, youthful participation and the conviction that societies progress when institutions create room for fresh ideas and emerging leadership. For…
A stalwart of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Oyo State and the party’s House of Representatives candidate for Ogbomoso North, Ogbomoso South and Orire Federal Constituency, Dr. Kunle Adegbite, has condemned the recent ruling of the Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja, Kogi State, which set aside the earlier judgment that led to the…
In the heat of political contests, electorates are often inundated with grand promises, impressive slogans and carefully curated narratives. Governments advertise achievements while challengers market possibilities. Yet, amid the noise and excitement of politics, there remains one timeless question that separates performance from propaganda and governance from public relations. In 1980, American presidential candidate Ronald…
The tortoise decided to go on a journey and when his neighbors demanded to know when he would return from the journey, the tortoise answered, ” not until I have been disgraced”. I have come to realize that there are some people whose Stars can not operate alone. They need people to push them. The…
Ibadan, Oyo State A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and aspirant for the Oyo State House of Assembly, Ibadan Southwest Constituency I, Hon. Tolani Adigun, has restored the long-abandoned borehole at the Isale-Osi Health Centre, bringing relief to healthcare workers, patients, and residents of the community.The intervention, which has returned clean and potable…
Political leaders, associates, family members and admirers across Oyo State on Thursday paid glowing tributes to the late former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Isiaq Abiola Ajimobi, as they commemorated the sixth anniversary of his passing.Ajimobi, who served as Governor of Oyo State between 2011 and 2019, was remembered for his contributions to infrastructure development,…
Six years after his departure, the memory of Senator Abiola Ajimobi continues to provoke reflection, debate and, perhaps more importantly, reassessment. Time has a curious habit of softening passions and sharpening perspectives. Leaders who were once judged by the tempers of the moment often return to public consciousness with greater clarity and appreciation. In many…
Sometimes ago, I wrote a story titled: ” Babylon Is Crumbling”. I tried to let the public know that, despite Governor Makinde’s pretences and public display of confidence, all is not well with him. I remember pointing to the silent but persistent invitations being extended to officials of the Oyo state Government by different Anti-corruption…
