Category: Column/Opinion

By Comrade Asoro Abubakri Olatunji In every democratic society, elections present citizens with an opportunity to make choices that shape the future of their communities. While political campaigns often revolve around promises and rhetoric, the most important question every voter should ask is simple: Who has consistently demonstrated the capacity to transform lives? For the people of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, the answer to that question is evident in the leadership of Hon. Jimi Benson. Politics is at its best when it becomes a platform for service rather than self-interest. Unfortunately,…

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By Oke Godwin Olaoluwa On 11 July 2024, the Supreme Court of Nigeria delivered a landmark judgment affirming the constitutional autonomy of local governments in administering their affairs. Before this decision, there had been persistent controversies over the interpretation of Sections 1(1), (2) and (3), 4(7), 5(2)(a) and (b), 7(1) and (3), and 14(1), (2)(a), (2)(c) and (4) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), particularly regarding the powers of state governments and State Houses of Assembly over local government administration. In granting the reliefs…

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By Oluwakemi Hassan (General Bashexy) I am genuinely happy to see the maturity and unity being displayed ahead of the 2027 general elections in Lagos State. The decision by Jandor & SMA Ajose to step down their governorship ambition in support of Dr. Kadir Obafemi Hamzat (KOH) is a commendable one, and it shows that some people truly understand the bigger picture. For me, this is beyond just a governorship election. That is why I call it “Lagos 2027” and not just “the Governorship race.” We are looking at a…

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By S. O. K. Shillings Esq. My Dear President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. I write this with great pains and sadness. I wrote a piece in February that a 3rd World War was imminent and we needed to prepare for it. It started a week after. Now a resilient Iran, backed by the measured silence and humming of nations of means has redefined civilisation. Both military winners and losers are counting other gains and you could see that there are forces that are still interested in the continuation of hostilities and…

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By Sam Bolaji The Silence Is Becoming Too Loud on the Question of JB To:Prince Abiodun Ogunleye Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe Asiwaju Kaoli Olusanya Distinguished leaders of Ikorodu Division, I write this letter with deep respect for your contributions to Lagos State, your sacrifices for the growth of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and your enduring roles as political fathers in Ikorodu Division. Your names command influence. Your voices carry weight. Your positions in the political history of Ikorodu are firmly established and deserving of honour. It is…

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By Suraju Abdulgafar In every election cycle, Nigeria’s political parties face the same question before a single ballot is cast: who decides who runs? The answer defines the health or lack thereof of the parties’ internal democracy. Two means are statutorily prescribed: the consensus; and the direct primary. As stipulated in the electoral act 2026 as amended (Sections 84–88), either of the two options must be used by political parties to produce a candidate for any elective post. My introspection of the two options leads to my conviction that they…

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By Nurudeen Oshinlaja A few of us have witnessed scenes of lizards “dancing” in ponds. Some among us may also have been lucky enough to see fledged woodpeckers going about their business on logs of wood. Depending on our dispositions and the contexts, we either watch these performances to the end or interrupt them. Though we may not have had the means to record such scenes graphically, our memories are vivid enough to recreate their cinematography. Here, two creatures present two contrasting scenarios. One appears to be dancing and gloating,…

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By S. O. K. Shillings Esq. Dear People of Lagos State. I need to discuss this important issue with you at this important time when the ruling APC is considering the nomination of its gubernatorial candidate for the 2027 elections. It is a moment for stocktaking and deep reflection. I was convinced that there is a colonisation agenda in Lagos State. Now, the narrowing down of nominations to Dr. Kadir Hamzat, current Deputy Governor and Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, former Governor (media ground-testing as it may appear), confirm my position. Since…

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Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Let it be said without caution, without diplomacy, and without any attempt to soften the truth: Ikorodu has been betrayed. Not by outsiders.Not by political opponents.But by those who sit at the table and claim to speak for us. For decades, the Ikorodu Division has given its strength, its numbers, its loyalty, and its voice to the political architecture of Lagos State. We have shown up – election after election – without bargaining, without hesitation, and often without reward. Yet, even in our consistency, we have…

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