Author: Mr Abiodun Borisade
This is the prediction by a foremost psephologist! Some analyses call it a “crowded race of no real challengers”. The strides and efforts of Gov Oyebanji’s inclusive governance will ultimately bare on other candidates in the Governorship Poll to join forces to move Ekiti to a height of ‘envy’ amongst the community of not only Southwest States, but amongst Subnational units in Nigeria. The rationale behind this prediction is quite obvious for any discerning mind. In every contest, the number one position will fall on just one person, and what should matter to every other candidate is how well their…
The beauty and strength of Ijero-Ekiti has been ruptured. It took place on February 11, 2026. A devastating whirlwind has brought down the grandeur of this historic town. As I write, thousands are gnashing their teeth, children and women are downcast, homes are mourning and the trees and flowers are down in tears. Ijero is or was,a beauty to behold. A city buried in a vast valley, surrounded by lurch green mountains. The mountains are undulating, presenting nature in its most captivating form. In years past, my father, then as the clergyman in charge of Anglican Church at Ilogbo-Ekiti, used…
A sector of Ekiti people congratulated Hon. Akinbowale Omole, on his inauguration as the ADC South-West Chairman. This achievement is testimony to dedication, loyalty, and unwavering commitment to the growth and progress of our democracy. His emergence is not by accident, but by merit, hard work, and divine favor.
The Executive Secretary of the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), Mr Mohammed Ibrahim, joined the Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, and other national leaders at the South East Vision 2050 Stakeholder Forum held in Enugu. The forum, themed Charting a Shared Path to Sustainable Prosperity for the South East, drew governors from the South East states, federal ministers, heads of agencies and parastatals, as well as members of the diplomatic corps. Discussions at the forum placed agriculture at the heart of the region’s long-term development ambitions. Speakers agreed that the sector remains central to achieving sustainable prosperity, citing…
Every election is more than a contest of personalities; it is usually a time for reflection; a pause in the journey where people ask themselves a fundamental question: Do we consolidate what we have built, or do we interrupt the process in search of novelty? At its core, governance is not merely about change; it is about continuity with purpose. Ekiti State’s political history is not one of rupture, but of succession, mentorship, and inherited responsibility. Successive administrations have contributed bricks to the evolving architecture of the State. Each administration, in their times, laid foundations shaped by circumstances and visions.…
I’m not going to call out VeryDarkMan or throw tantrums at him for unjustly cursing the governor of Ekiti State, Mr Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji and mischievously dishing out wrong information on health delivery in Ekiti State 2026 budget because we definitely do not belong to the same class or share the same school of thought. However, I’ll like to put the record straight so that for the very first time in his social criticism career, he may see reason to redeem his image by apologizing to the governor in particular and Ekiti people in general. This is the only way…
After months of preparation, the United States has released its 2026 Defense Strategy, built around a doctrine it calls “Flexible Realism.” The document marks a sharp break from democracy-promotion and liberal internationalism, replacing it with raw national interest and old-school power politics. Here’s what it reveals: Israel: The Model AllyIsrael sits alone at the very top of America’s strategic hierarchy. The only country designated a formal “Defense Ally” Praised as fully capable of defending itself, especially after October 7 U.S. policy explicitly states that a stronger Israel makes America stronger Washington commits to empowering Israel further, including support for its…
The world has changed dramatically since the leaders last met a year ago, especially on the economic and trade front, an issue that is important for the continent’s future especially for those of us in the private sector. The U.S.’s view of Africa, in particular, has been very clear: “Africa is a peripheral rather than a core theater for US interests” (Source: Document titled “National Security Interest of the United States”, Nov 2025) while at the same time the U.S. is transitioning from an aid focused relationship with Africa to a trade and investment-focused relationship. This is both an opportunity…
Watch the full video below Mrs. Ajimobi made the statement in June 2025 during the 5th memorial prayer of her late husband, former Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi, held in Ibadan, Oyo State.