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…
The Oyo State Government has demolished a three-bedroom bungalow located in the Lako Community, Aiyegun- Anaye road area of Ibadan, which was allegedly used as a hideout by kidnappers involved in the abduction of the younger sister of former Minister of Power, Chief Bayo Adelabu, and her children. The demolition exercise was carried out on…
I have just read some snippet of a Radio interview granted by Chief Bisi Olopienia, a chieftain of the Allied People’s Movement, APM. After reading through the points he made on the Radio program, I have to say that I agree almost completely with his reasoning and the points he raised. In fact, this is…
Politics is often described as the art of managing the future, but successful politics is frequently the art of remembering the past. Political organizations that endure across generations are rarely those with the loudest slogans or the biggest rallies; they are usually those with institutional memory strong enough to recognize danger signs before crises become…
