Category: Politics

Politics has always rewarded intelligence, but history repeatedly warns us that intelligence without moral restraint can become a dangerous instrument. Uche Chukwumerije remains one of the more compelling Nigerian examples of this paradox. He was intellectually gifted, rhetorically formidable, politically sophisticated and remarkably capable of navigating the difficult terrain between ideology, power and persuasion. Yet…

I had wanted to do something about the observations of Rufai Oseni of Arise Television regarding the relationship between Governor Seyi Makinde and his anointed gubernatorial candidate, Bimbo Adekambi for some time now, but for one reason or the other, I could not. Fortunately, I have some time to analyze Oseni’s comments on the duo…

Arole Awolowo, Progressive Leaders and Progressive Stability Timilehin Kolade Whenever the late Chief Bola Ige, the Cicero of Esa-Oke, appeared at a public gathering, the atmosphere could change almost instantly. The crowd would chant: “Ige de! Ige de ooo! Arole Awolowo, Ige de oo!” It was more than an expression of admiration for an extraordinary…

Politics is fundamentally a contest of interests, ambitions, ideas and competing visions of power. Yet the maturity of a political organisation is not measured by the absence of disagreement but by its capacity to manage disagreement without allowing it to become self-destructive. As the 2027 election approaches, this is one of the most important questions…

During the chieftaincy installation of his wife in Eruwa, Governor Seyi Makinde declared that his administration would not hesitate to take decisive measures against any traditional ruler who engages in partisan politics. Although the statement was framed in general terms, the political context in which it was made led many observers to read it as…

Public life has a habit of asking the wrong first question. When a man is named running mate for the first time, the easiest remark is that he has not sat in the chair before. The more careless remark is that he is on the ticket only to complete a picture. Both miss the point…

Before I get to the main points of this piece, I saw a post on Facebook now which I can not overlook. Governor Seyi Makinde and the Allied People’s Movement, APM are allegedly forcing Students Union Leadership to either declare for the APM or forfeit every benefits from the Makinde Administration! Imagine that! If you…

Political parties do not win elections simply because they possess influential personalities, experienced politicians or impressive campaign structures. Elections are won when political organisations successfully convert belief into action, action into organisation, and organisation into votes. For the Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the pathway to the 2027 governorship election must…

I have been following developments around the supporters of some aggrieved Oyo All Progressives Congress, APC Gubernatorial Aspirants for some time now. I heard of series of meetings held between these aggrieved supporters and the Governor Seyi Makinde/ Bimbo Adekambi Camps at home and abroad. Someone told me that an aggrieved supporter met with the…

Group Cites Track Record, Consistency, and Commitment to Ogbomoso North, South and Oriire Federal Constituency The Voice of Courage,VOC, has endorsed Hon. Olamijuwonlo Alao-Akala, popularly known as LMJ, as its preferred candidate for the 2027 House of Representatives election to represent Ogbomoso North, Ogbomoso South and Oriire Federal Constituency. The endorsement was contained in a…