Category: Opinion

Below is a critical examination of the situation, considering the Senate President’s actions, Senator Natasha’s rights, and the broader implications for Nigeria’s political image and democratic principles.   *The Senate President’s Alleged Intimidation of Female Senators The Senate President’s recent actions towards senator Natasha Akpoti must be scrutinized within the context of his treatment of female senators. And to ascertain if there is a pattern of behavior that has to do with intimidation or marginalization of women in the Senate, because his recent actions raises serious concerns about gender bias…

I liken the grand theater of Edo State politics, the first 100 days of Governor Monday Okpebholo’s tenure have unfolded like a plot twist that left the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) clutching their scripts in dismay. They had cast him as an unlettered protagonist, a “stark illiterate” unfit for the role. Yet, here he stands, not just reciting lines but delivering a performance that has critics eating their reviews. Governor Okpebholo has proven that leadership isn’t about flaunting degrees but delivering deeds. While his predecessor, the technocratic Godwin Obaseki,…

  _“Leadership is about taking responsibility, not making excuses.” – Mitt Romney_   The first 100 days of any administration serve as a defining period, setting the tone for governance and providing an early glimpse into the leader’s vision, priorities, and capacity to effect change. While the Nigerian Constitution grants a governor a full four-year tenure to implement policies and drive development, public scrutiny is fiercest during the formative days. Although this period represents only a fraction of a governor’s tenure, its significance lies in the foundation it lays for…

An elated father in one of the Whatsapp groups I belong recently posted an invitation flyer of her daughter, who was inducted into the Medical and Dentistry Profession on the 13th of February, 2025. As members sent in their congratulatory messages, one in particular caught my attention. It reads, “delay is not denial, God’s time is the best. Congratulations sir”.   I couldn’t help but smile as I reflected on the depth of that post. I realized, like many others in the group would have, that this feat/celebration, was almost…

Governance at the grassroots level is the most fundamental pillar of democracy. When local government councils, which are closest to the people, fail in their responsibilities, the impact is felt directly by citizens through stalled development, poor infrastructure, and diminished public trust. This is why the recent report of the Investigative Panel on Local Government Finances in Edo State is not just another document; it is a call to action.   The decision to set up the Investigative Panel was not arbitrary; it was necessitated by growing concerns over financial…