Perspectives
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Reflections on the Ibadan political summit and the state of opposition — by Demola Adetunji
I had initially resolved not to comment on the 2027 elections until the electoral umpire officially declared the commencement of political activities. However, the gathering in Ibadan yesterday compelled me to reconsider that position. For the first time since the 2023 general elections, we witnessed various political organisations coming together in what appeared to be a concerted effort to challenge…
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Party conventions, democracy and rule of law — by Tunde Rahman
The dust may not have fully settled on the conventions of what is gradually emerging as the three main political parties in the country, the All Progressives Congress, African Democratic Congress and Peoples Democratic Party, gearing up for the fast-approaching 2027 elections. Yet, somehow, the unfolding fallouts of those conventions remind me of that famous opening line of Charles Dickens’…
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The nation that fights itself — by Abayomi Ishola
There is a peculiar arrogance in the way we speak about terrorism in Nigeria as though it is an external storm, a foreign wind that blew in from the desert and refused to leave. We discuss insurgents as if they are strangers to our soil, anomalies in our story, villains in a national tragedy where the rest of us are…
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Dele Alake: The dilemma of a Minister — by Bolanle Bolawole
A few days ago, I came across the piece you will soon read here now and was attracted to it by the message; the medium of the message; and the personality the message was addressed to. The message is of public interest. The medium of the message – Treasure newspaper.com – and its publisher, Adeniran Emmanuel, are well known to…
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“I’ve seen; I’ve conquered”-Adelabu’s offensive declaration at Airport to few un-informed Ibadans, by Kola Amzat
“I came; I saw; I conquered”-This is symbolic of Caesar’s intentions to take credit for the important victory against the Bosporan Empire. He wanted to ensure that the Roman Senate recognized his ability and power as a leader and his importance to the success of the empire. This was the same declaration made by the immediate past minister of power,…
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Lagos Polo: The club that outlasted everything — by Kio Amachree
Six decades at the Lagos Polo Club — and what it taught me about power, race, and who Nigeria really belongs to I judge the economic health of Nigeria by observing the membership of the Lagos Polo Club.When a club keeps on surviving the ups and downs of Nigerian politics and economic development, one should ask: why do the members…
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Politics and the apolitical life: Why politics matter in everything — by Tunji Olaopa
In this piece, I will be taking seriously the wisdom of Pericles and Aristotle; one was one of the founding statesmen of Athenian democracy, and the other one of Greece’s greatest philosophers. Both participated in the crafting of the general principles of political life and understanding that Greece gave to the rest of the world. I am interested in teasing…
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What’s that noise? Response to Ukeje, ADC legislators’ claims — by Sunday Dare
Even before the official commencement of the election season and before the Polls open, the “opposition”, a hurriedly stitched together contraption in search of a launch pad are screaming blue murder. The script is familiar: attack and blackmail the President, discredit and second guess the electoral process and hold Press briefings to flaunt unsubstantiated allegations and lies against the administration.…
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Rethinking Nigeria’s debt debate — by Isaiah Osezele
Nigeria’s public debt conversation is often framed in alarmist terms, but much of the anxiety stems from a fundamental misunderstanding of how modern economies use credit. Unlike advanced economies where credit is deeply integrated into daily life, Nigeria remains largely cash-oriented. For many citizens, borrowing is seen less as a financial tool and more as a last resort. This cultural…
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The Hamzat-Yayi blueprint: How to win party tickets — by Olutayo Ogundipe
“Political parties are private organizations. They’re responsible for their internal governance and positioning the party for electoral success. The way APC, especially in the Southwest, has been approaching the next election cycles is a lesson in party governance. PBAT is the leader of the party. That’s the reality. He has his preferred candidates for some select posts. That’s pretty normal.…
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