There is a correctional facility in the ancient Town of Oyo, it is named Abolongo correctional facility. When we said that Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has been rattled and thrown off balance by the massive wind of the judgment of the Supreme Court of Nigeria which granted financial Autonomy to the Local Governments, some lickspittles of the Governor attempted to fetch our head, leaving the neck. We told the world that things have fallen apart for Governor Makinde and his Government to the extent that the centre could no longer hold in Agodi but the nay sayers called…
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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state, no doubts, has a deep affection for Botswana. Before he became Governor in 2019, he made a promise to ensure that Oyo state will be exporting maize to Botswana if he won the election. Curiously, the Governor has not been able to fulfill this promise five years after he became Governor. Naturally, a lot of us wondered about the logic behind the exportation of maize to Botswana, wondering if the local currency in Botswana was stronger than the Nigerian Naira at the time. However, the Governor seems to have rediscovered his peculiar love for…
The APC North America Chapter has appealed to Nigerians to be cautious before they act on decisions that can take the country backward. In a communique signed by the party chairman and secretary, Hon. Olalelekan Sanni and Mr. Adeniyi Adekola. The party chapter called on patriotic Nigerians to persuade their friends, family and acquintances to stay away from the proposed protest, which could do more harm to the people than solve the current economic challenges that the country currently face. Rather, the party chapter implore Nigerians to engage the government at all levels in dialogue that will promote solutions to…
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has decided that henceforth, Allocations for the 774 Local Governments should be paid directly to the Local Governments purse. Federal Government of Nigeria, in compliance with the judgment, has set a three months commencement period for the process of full implementation. The Governors across Nigeria are not happy with the decision of the Supreme Court and expectedly so. Until now, Governors across the Country have been accused of misappropriating Local Government funds through selected Caretaker Committees or those who were elected through fraudulent elections conducted by the State Independent Electoral Commissions. The process to release…
Pro-Democracy Civil Society Organization, the Campaign for Democracy (CD) has extended its congratulations to its National General Secretary, Comrade Olufemi Lawson, on his appointment by the Executive Governor of Ondo State, Honorable Lucky Aiyedatiwa, as the Senior Special Assistant on Public Enlightenment. The CD, in a statement signed by its President, Comrade Ifeanyi Odili, said the appointment of Lawson, a renowned Activist and Public Commentator, underscores Governor Aiyedatiwa’s commitment to ushering in a new generation of leaders who are dedicated to enhancing governance and public engagement in Ondo State. Comrade Lawson’s exceptional brilliance and unwavering integrity makes him an ideal…
Finally, the Government of Oyo state has decided to unmask and come out to make an official statement about the condemnations that trailed the Governor’s anger against the judgment of the Supreme court which granted financial Autonomy to Local Governments in Nigeria. It gladdens the heart that we now know who we are dealing with and we will be afforded the opportunity to hold them to every blunders contained in their statements. It’s been a frustrating experience dealing with them through dark channels of the Gbenga Akannis and Agbeke Adegokes. The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde, Sulaimon Olanrewaju,…
Governor Makinde has chosen a perfect time to go on recess. The pressures of the past few weeks are massive and I’m sure the Governor needs some break to take shelter from the hot wind. Throughout his first term in office, things were falling in proper places for him. It was smooth sail for the new champion on the chess board. He stepped on serpents and marched on scorpions. He navigated through rough waters that hitherto swept away many before him. The events before and during his first term must have been the reason he forgot the fact that for…
All of a sudden, President Bola Tinubu is running from pillar to post. The febrile fear with which his presidency tries to stave off the proposed August 1 hardship protest is baffling. It seems to remind one of the biblical verse in Genesis 4:7 which says, “If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted?” This English interpretation does not convey the message’s total interpretative capturing as its Yoruba version rendition. That particular scriptural verse is interpreted in Yoruba as “Bi iwo ba se rere, ara ki yio ha ya o?” It was God speaking to Cain, Adam and Eve’s…
My story titled ” Why The Centre Could No Longer Hold For Makinde” is generating massive headaches within the camp of the Governor. I have however been wondering why those who have either been out to defend the Governor or to attack me for daring to state my candid opinion chose to take the story from the angle of the ” massive wind”. Is it that some people have caught the phobia of the wind? Reference to the massive wind is in the opening paragraph of the said write up. Unfortunately for those who hates the wind, we are in…
His Royal Majesty, Oba Lateef Adebimpe was not just a Royal father but a beacon of strength, love, and guidance to us all. Oba Adebimpe’s presence was a blessing to all who knew him. As a father figure and unwavering supporter, he stood by me with unwavering love and wisdom, kindness and generosity. His departure has left a void that can never be filled, for his impact on many lives and the Ibadanland is immeasurable. A true hero of Ibadan, Oba Lateef Adebimpe’s legacy will forever be etched in the annals of our history. His leadership, integrity, and compassion served…