As I reflect on my abortive journey to the Oyo State House of Assembly in 2015, I’m reminded of the crucial role Hon. Mogaji Adigun Hameed, affectionately known as Murphy, played in our campaign. At Read More
Security: The Backbone of Oyo’s Industrial Future When we talk about industrialisation, we often focus on the glamorous side of things: factories, roads, power plants, and bustling trade. However, there’s one factor that Read More
Politics and governance are like oil and water in Nigeria. Fun fact: mix them at your peril. The problem here is that we don’t know how to balance the two and ensure people are Read More
Power: Illuminating Oyo’s Path to Industrialisation In the race to industrialise, the ability to generate reliable and affordable power is the game-changer. If you’ve ever tried running a factory, a business, or even Read More
My first experience with a third force as a political platform was during the 2011 gubernatorial election in Oyo State. A former governor of the state, Senator Rasheed Ladoja, contested on the platform of the Accord Read More
As the 2024 National Sports Festival in Ogun State approaches, I write to you not just as a concerned citizen, but as a passionate advocate for youth empowerment, sports development, and sustainable growth in Oyo State. Read More
Education: The Bedrock of Oyo State’s Industrial Future When we think of industrialisation, it’s easy to focus on the visible elements: roads, factories, power plants, markets, financial institutions, ports amongst others. However, there Read More
As much as some of us would not want to revisit the supremacy tussle between the Alaafin and Ọọni, people like Alagba Dare Babarinsa will provoke us with their unfounded and baseless narratives. What exactly Read More
Politics is often described as a game of numbers, but beyond that, it is a game of structure, alliances, and a deep understanding of the terrain. As the journey towards the 2027 elections begins to take Read More
Imagine that you are the Governor of Oyo State. In 2019, when you came into power, you had limited time to clean up the mess left behind by your predecessor and stamp your feet on the Read More
