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About the author Solomon Adewunmi attended Local Authority Primary School, 1A, Osho-Drive, Olodi-Apapa, Lagos(October 1976-June,1982), and Sinclair Grammar School(October 1982-July1985 and Ibadan Grammar School(September, 1985-June, 1987. He is a graduate of the University of Lagos, where he studied Sociology. He graduated in October, 1992. He was a reporter, Senior Reporter(News) and Assistant News Editor of The Nigerian Tribune between August 1999 and June 2002. After voluntarily resigning his position as Assistant News Editor of the Nigerian Tribune, he was hired as a Correspondent by Insider weekly magazine, a Lagos based general interest magazine. He was there from June 2002 to December, 2007. He was again hired by Scroll Nigeria, also a Lagos based weekly news magazine as a Correspondent. A position he held from December, 2007 to December, 2009. Still on the move, he was engaged by the Pulse magazine in December, 2009 as a Senior Correspondent. And in January, 2010 he was promoted Assistant Editor. He is a member Economist Intelligence Unit, Global Executive Forum, The Economist, London. Solomon is also a member of the International Association of Religion Journalists(IARJ) Solomon also possesses the following : * BBC/EC CERTIFICATE IN NEWS JOURNALISM (FEB. 2001) * CERTIFICATE IN ARTS AND CULTURE CRITICISM (NANTAP MAY 2001) * CERITIFICATE IN PEACE JOURNALISM (JUSTICE,DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE COMMISSION) *CERTIFICATE IN CONFLICT ANALYSIS[UNITED STATES INSTITUTE OF PEACE ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAMME, OCT.2004] *CERTIFICATE IN INTERFAITH CONFLICT RESOLUTION( UNITED STATES INSTITUTE OF PEACE, JAN. 2009). In addition he has the following professional awards : 1. NIGERIA UNION OF JOURNALISTS (NUJ), OYO STATE COUNCIL, REPORTER OF THE YEAR AWARD (PRINT) FOR YEAR 2000. 2. NUJ, OYO STATE COUNCIL, COURT./CRIME REPORTER OF THE YEAR, 2000. 3. COMMENDATION LETTER FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE NIGERIAN MEDIA MERIT AWARD (NMMA) IN THE CATEGORY OF ERNEST SESEIIKOLI’S PRIZE FOR NEWSPAPER REPORTER OF THE YEAR 1999/2000 4. COMMENDATION LETTER FROM THE MANAGEMENT OF AFRICAN NEWSPAPER OF NIGERIA PLC. FOR EXCLUSIVE STORIES JUNE, 2000. 5. NUJ, OYO STATE COUNCIL, REPORTER OF THE YEAR 2001 6. NUJ, OYO STATE COUNCIL, INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER OF THE YEAR 2001.

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  • External Borrowing- A Preplanned move to......-Federal Workers

    Download 42Download 1 40The ceaseless external borrowing by the Federal Government is a preplanned plot to defraud Nigeria.

    This assertion was made by government workers, who are members of the Federal Workers Forum(FWF), through their National Coordinator, Comrade Andrew Emelieze.

    ''The endless borrowing of the Federal Government from foreign financial institutions is obviously a pre-planned agenda to defraud the country, for personal gains,with the active connivance of the Legislature. This is a bad omen for Democracy. How can the legislature be a rubber stamp? This is regrettable.

    In a similar development, the General Secretary of the United Action for Democracy, Comrade Kunle ''wiseman'' Ajayi,  has opined that the present state of things in Nigeria is disturbing, saying, ''we are in a war situation. And as it is there is an urgent need for Nigerians to heighten their expression of discontent over the deteriorating state of the economy, hunger, poverty and violent crimes.

    Comrade Ajayi noted that the undisclosed purpose for borrowing by the government is to undermine the economic well-being of millions of Nigerians.''

    ''Their plan is to perpetually keep the country indebted to the foreign financial institutions. Nigeria has no justification to be poor because the country is naturally endowed and blessed.'' Comrade Ajayi stated.

     

  • Seek after the Lord

    Download 41Walking in humility with the Lord is uplifting  and glorifying in the midst of mortals.Download 2 26

    Let us pray for our decision makers in every society, that the Lord will make them to become selfless, generous, fair and transparent for posterity's sake.

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    It is very surprising that up till this moment, the potentials in the agricultural sector are yet to be fully developed or realized.

    The pivotal role of this sector is to provide sufficient food for the impoverished population, full employment for the millions of unemployed, and a source of supply of raw materials toy, eradicate poverty, and facilitate the diversification of the economy.

    But very unfortunately, the result sheet of the sector is everywhere for discerning minds to reach reasonable conclusions.

    Indeed, violent crimes coupled with outdated equipment and poor processing and storage facilities, among others, are obviously not incentives to develop agriculture.

    The obsessive interest by officials of the government at all levels in the real estate sector has to a great extent contributed to the pitiable state of agriculture in Nigeria.

    Sadly, land suitable for arable farming has now been replaced by residential estates, exclusively for the moneybags. Perhaps.

  • The door of faith

    Download 40Download 1 39Let us pray for minorities who are vulnerable in a hostile environment—that they will know the ultimate security of faith.

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    It is very sad and disturbing to note that up to this moment, there is yet to be a convincing improvement in the well-being of millions of Nigerians.

    The economic policy thrust of the present administration deliberately prevents citizens from accessing the basic necessities of life without hindrance.

    Indeed, Nigerians are yet to be empowered to be more economically productive, while their quality of life has rapidly deteriorated.

    Sadly, the measures taken by those in charge to reduce the incidence of poverty, for now, are of no significant impact on the lives of the downtrodden people.

    However, the increase in domestic and foreign debts are setbacks that have negatively affected the country's economy.

    Of worry is the absence of prudence, transparency, and accountability in the government's expenditure at all levels.

    The tax system-a source of sleepless nights for millions of impoverished Nigerians-is anything but efficient, even though the multiplicity of taxes is the trend at all levels of government.

  • Dividends of Democracy— proposed London News Briefing Wasteful—Federal Workers

    Images 9Download 39Federal workers in Nigeria have described the decision of the federal government to showcase its achievements in the last 24 months in Great Britain during this period when millions of Nigerians are complaining of hunger and poverty as insensitive and embarrassing.

    The workers made this known through the National Coordinator of the Federal Workersm (FWF), Comrade Andrew Emelieze.

    ''The ministers appointed by the present political leadership in Nigeria are in the process of rolling out the achievements of those in charge in London, while millions of Nigerians are busy contending with hunger, economic hardships, and poverty. This overseas trip is at what cost to taxpayers? It is wasteful. This is very insensitive, callous, and embarrassing. The wind of greed and covetousness has overwhelmed those in the present administration and has become not only a burden but also a liability to millions of Nigerians. Comrade Emelieze stated.

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    It is surprising that the powers that be can give consent to the recruitment of 130,000 forest guards for the states in Nigeria.

    This may undermine the genuine efforts by the law enforcement and security structure to curtail violent crimes.

     Taxpayers' money was expended to train, retrain, and equip the security operatives for purposes that does not include sabotage.

    This initiative and the proposed security summit by the legislature speak volumes about the frame of mind of those in leadership positions.

    The sugesstion is that political officeholders are desperate to compensate their well-wishers, admirers, and hangers-on.

     

  • N10b Villa Solar Energy—Power Sector a failure—Comrade Emelieze

    Download 38Download 1 38The desire of the occupants of the presidential villa to convert to solar energy is a pointer to the troubled state of the power sector.

    This assertion was made by the National Coordinator of the Federal Workers(FWF), Comrade Andrew Emelieze.

    ''Those in the Aso Rock villa are very fortunate. They can never reason like millions of Nigerians; that is why they are desirous to convert to solar energy at a cost of N10 billion, even though the Federal Government is yet to offset the approximately 4.7 trillion naira owed to electricity generation companies. This is an indication that the power sector is already a failure, but all this while, the government has been deceiving Nigerians. The government and its advisers, without doubt, are overwhelmed by the multifarious challenges bedeviling Nigeria. Rather than come out plain to Nigerians that they have run out of ideas, they have continued to beautify and glorify failures.'' Comrade Emelieze noted.

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    The dismal results of candidates who sat for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination(UTME) have only exposed the disturbing state of education in Nigeria.

    Indeed, the education sector requires an urgent overhaul.

    This ought to be in addition to a genuine and convincing change in the mindset of affected stakeholders.

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  • The Gospel

    Download 37Download 1 37The Gospel challenges accepted values, accepted traditions and accepted visions of God.

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    It seeks to explain illness not as a punishment, but an opportunity for grace.

    It also perceives the Sabbath not to be an imprisonment  of humanity, but a day of freedom and the poor not as an underdog, but the friend of Abraham. 

    The Gospel asserts that the cross is not the end of a criminal, but the throne of God's love.  Read Acts 14:1-7

     

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    The constitution created the Legislature  to serve as a credible check to the executive at all levels of government from relapsing into excesses.

    Events are still proving that this is regrettably not the case in Nigeria, particularly in this dispensation.

    Sadly, the principal officers who have decided to remain on the side of the executive at the center and the states, keep mute in the face of constitutional breaches.

    Leadership ought to be visionary and sensitive to the expectations of the citizenry.

    However, acts of commission and omission by a number of those who are saddled with the responsibility of making laws, have only contributed in denting the image of a arm of government.

    Indeed, the question on every lip is  if  the Judiciary is no longer  the last resort of the common man? 

    If recent pronouncements emanating from the courtrooms are anything to go by.

     

  • Federal workers protest slave wages in Ibadan

    Download 36Images 8Workers under the aegis of the Federal Workers Forum (FWF) on Tuesday protested the prevailing insecurity and economic hardships in Nigeria. 

    The workers, led by the National Coordinator of the forum, Comrade Andrew Emelieze, shut the two entry points into the Federal Secretariat, Ikolaba, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.

    However, workers were noticed moving in and out of the secretariat through the pedestrian entry point—devoid of harassment, intimidation, and attacks. Even though the heavy presence  of law enforcement operatives may have partially undermined the workers protest.

    Comrade Emelieze lamented that the situation of the workers "is horrible; workers are going through hell. That is why we are protesting to press home our demands.''

    ''The government promised us a living wage; the government now converted it to a slave wage. We are workers, not slaves.'' Most workers in Nigeria have been dehumanized and no longer perform their duties in the right frame of mind.'' Comrade Emelieze concluded.

  • Above all principality and power

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    Jesus Christ is in control of everything—visible and otherwise—contrary to our helplessness when confronted with the behavior of others, the ailing economy, and tragic occurrences that affect us.

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    Christ's majesty and power are limitless; they go beyond our words and imagination.

    Jesus Christ is the vision that lifts us out of hopelessness and helplessness.

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    The desperate obsession to hold on to transient power and the lack of vision by those in charge, has almost brought the country to its knees.

    The absence of discipline, patience, and patriotism has resulted in the disregard for the rule of law and due process.

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    John Kenneth Galbraith, a popular American economist, put forward the theory that condign power wins submission by the ability to impose an alternative to the preferences of the individual or group that is sufficiently unpleasant or painful so that these preferences are abandoned.

    The preference for condign power rather than compensatory power is now the issue; for those who are saddled with the responsibility of protecting lives and property -a reasonable number of them are now instruments of social destruction.

  • Nigeria is good at formulating policies-Education Commissioner

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    The government at all levels in Nigeria is confronted with the major challenge of the implementation of well-formulated policies.

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    This assertion was made on Thursday by the Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology in Oyo State, Prof. Salihu Abdulwaheed Adelabu, at a one-day stakeholders' engagement meeting on the implementation of the National Education Quality Assurance Policy (NEQAP) in Ibadan, Nigeria.

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    ''What are we implementing?  Nigeria is good at formulating policies. We formulate very good policies, and for other countries, but implementation is the problem. How are we standardizing our education policy issues? We want our children to access quality qualityeducation, there is no way they can access quality education without a good quality assurance policy,'' the commissioner stated.

    Prof. Adelabu noted that academic qualifications alone were not enough to become a class teacher, saying, "Having an NCE or BSc. is not enough to become a class teacher. A cultist cannot become a class teacher. Not less than five were wrongly given appointment letters; we have withdrawn them.''

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    Earlier in her welcome address, the director/coordinating evaluator at the Quality Assurance Department of the Federal Ministry of Education in the state, Mrs. Abimbola Odeleye, stressed the need for the active participation of all stakeholders in the sector to foster accountability.

    ''We should not seek shortcuts but merit-based performance. Let us ensure that the education system in Oyo State provides quality education. Let us adopt a strategy that will improve education,'' Mrs. Odeleye advised.

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     Similarly, the representative of the chairman of the State Universal Basic Education (SUBEB), the executive secretary of the board, Mrs. Ladipo, maintained that all children ought to access quality education, saying, ''Every child deserves quality education that will empower them to reach their full potentials."

    A detailed overview of the NEQAP was facilitated by another director in the quality assurance department of the Federal Ministry of Education in the state, Mrs. A.O. Oladele.

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  • Underage Cultists take over Scout Camp market Ibadan

    Download 1 35Download 2 25Young cultists aged between 9 and 16 years have for long converted the Scout Camp Neighborhood, market, Ibadan, Nigeria to a place of refuge.

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    The under-aged cultists, comprising primary, secondary school students and drop-outs,  engage in  trailing and providing information on potential victims, pick-pocketing at public places, burglary in residential areas among other crimes.

    The young criminals retreat to the market as a place of safety, whenever they commit crime, just as they make use of illicit substances within the precincts of the market-whre they sleep.

    Sadly, owners of  shops and open stalls at the market give moral and financial support to the young criminals, even though the state owned security network has an office in the market.

    It is however, disturbing that traders and residents carry on as if all is well, while these criminals continue to commit various crimes with impunity.

     

  • N70,000 national minimum wage a disaster—Federal workers

    Download 34Download 1 34Federal workers in Nigeria have described the 70,000 Naira national minimum wage as a disaster.

    The workers made this assertion in a letter to President Ahmed Tinubu dated 8th April, 2025, titled WHAT IS OUR OFFENSE? FEDERAL WORKERS HAVE SUFFERED ENOUGH; THIS HARDSHIP IS UNBEARABLE; STOP THIS TORTURE, and signed by the National Coordinator (FWF), Comrade Andrew Emelieze, and Secretary General, Comrade Itoro Obong.

    ''Mr. President, you cannot pretend not to hear us; federal workers are calling for justice. Our well-being is not taken seriously by you. The 70,000 naira minimum wage is a ridiculous disaster; it cannot even suffice as a transportation allowance for less than five workers for a month.

    We have been abandoned and neglected. The recent minimum wage is one of the testimonies of our plights. The mere fact that the benchmark for the minimum wage is N70,000 does not mean that the federal workers should be paid that minimum. Is it not a shame that some states now pay more than the federal government? The N70,000 minimum wage shows disrespect to the Nigerian workers.

    It is our belief that there is a conspiracy between Mr. President and the NLC/TUC leadership to impose a poor minimum wage on workers; this is a crime against humanity. Power must not be used to suppress the people," they concluded.

     

  • Support the Poor-Oba Ladoja to Wealthy Nigerians

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    Download 3 20Former Oyo State Governor and Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has charged comfortable Nigerians to continue to pray for and support the vulnerable and indigent in society.

    Oba Ladoja gave this charge on Sunday in an interaction with news reporters at his Old Bodija home in Ibadan, Nigeria.

    ''Those of us who do not know what people are passing through, should use this period to not only pray for them but also assist them. Some people have been fasting before the 30-day Ramadan fast; let us continue to pray for this set of people and also support them. We should give those that do not have. We should also move away from sin; those who have moved away from sin don't go back." Oba Ladoja counseled.

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  • Aleshinloye Market Fire-Government should equip fire service to function optimally-Chief Obi

    Download 3Img 20250312 wa0067The Onyendu Ndigbo of Ibadan and Oyo State, High Chief Alloy Obi, has called on the government to adequately equip the fire service to function effectively. 

    In the early hours of Wednesday, a fire gutted a section of the Aleshinloye market in Ibadan, Nigeria.

    'It is regrettable that the fire incident occurred in this period of economic hardships. The government should provide all that is needed for the fire service to function optimally; it takes a long time for the fire service to respond to distress calls. The traders should not lose hope but keep on making efforts to make their lives better. I pray that the almighty God will console the traders; some borrowed money, some collected goods on credit, and this happened; it is unfortunate. The government should also assist the traders in bouncing back.''

    It was reported that the fire service near the market has not been functional for the past 12 years.

    On state creation, Chief Obi advised the government to consider the creation of one additional state in the South-East geopolitical zone so that it would be on par with other geopolitical zones in the country.

    He, however, canvassed for the return to the regional system of government, saying, This will ensure that the regions develop at their own pace. The regions will take development more seriously. Let the center be weak and the regions strong.''

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  • The Lord is Sovereign

    Download 7 6All of us ought to embrace unwavering hope.

    Hope is precious, most especially when confronted by crushing oppression.

    The oppressors have their temporary moment of power.

    Afterwards, they are replaced.

    The sovereignty of the Lord is eternal.  Read Daniel 7:13,14

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    Those in charge in Nigeria have again given an insight into their unique brand of leadership in the South West.

    And the consequences of the insight are visible for all to see.

    However, millions of worried Nigerians insist that those who perpetrated the recent state of nature in Osun state, were only acting out the script written by those who have continued to misuse political power with impunity, while simultaneously manipulating the machinery of state on both sides of the divide

  • This is a government of manipulation, exploitation and extortion-Comrade Emelieze

    Download 33Download 1 31The present administration in Nigeria revolves around manipulation, exploitation and extortion.

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    This  assertion was made by the convener of the Federal Workers     Forum, Comrade Andrew Emelieze.

    'The present  government  Nigeria is grounded in extortion, exploitation and manipulation. This is leadership by example, go to the markets, market men and women are following the footsteps of those who are a the helm of affairs.There is no end in sight in the ongoing milking of millions of Nigerians by the oppressors. The oppressors have been molded by greed and for-self-only attitude. This is a period of inhuman increases in the costs of goods and services-most especially foodstuff. Comrade  Emelieze sated.

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    The purchasing power of millions of Nigerians  have, all this while, been disabled by the prohibitive prices of goods and services.

    Curiously, as Nigerians are busy grappling with the violent crimes in the land, the lawmakers in Edo state have already taken a decision on kidnapping in the state.

    Sadly, so many states, where cultism is already part of daily living,  are very reluctant to move  against the cultists. Why is this so?

    Perhaps, this is suspicious, when consideration is given to the saying:''He who pays the piper dictates the tune.''

  • ASCSN Crisis: The Days of Locusts Are Numbered—Comrade Emelieze

    Download 32Download 1 30The days of locusts in the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) are numbered.

    This assertion was made by the National Coordinator of the Federal Workers Forum, Comrade Andrew Emelieze.

    ''The dark days of the locusts are numbered in the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, and corruption will soon be eradicated in the association. My appeal to members is that they should abide by the decision of the National Industrial Court on the matter; there is light at the end of the tunnel.'' Comrade Emelieze stated.

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    An unspecified number of residents of Ibadan, Oyo State, have, over the years, been dispossessed of their landed properties by those they look up to through dubious means.

    Fraudulent government officials and judicial officials, in addition to unscrupulous law enforcement agents, have played major roles in this respect.

    Indeed, those in charge have continued to formulate policies that aid the annexation of private residences.

    The forgery of property documents is commonplace, even as litigation piles up in different courtrooms.

    Communities in the ancient city have been overwhelmed by criminal elements, who stop at nothing to accomplish the wishes of those in charge, while those responsible for the protection of lives and property look the other way.

    It is a very disturbing narrative.

  • False Doctrines

    Untitled 201 2The devil is at work when a believer does not follow Jesus Christ. Most people tell so many lies to cover single lies.

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    That is the situation in Nigeria today.

    The church knows the truth and the word of God, but so many refuse to follow the truth. So many have failed to live righteous lives.

    The trend now is to brainwash and cajole people into slavery through signs, wonders, and miracles shown to them.

    This replaces the word of God they ought to have been taught. They cajole and brainwash people to part with all they have through false doctrines.

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    The mysterious deaths and killings that have become part of daily living in different parts of Nigeria call for concern.

    Those in charge carry on as if all is well. But this is not the case.

    Efforts should be made to reverse this ugly trend, while citizens embrace self-preservation as the most reliable rule.

  • Rejoice in the Lord

    Download 31Download 1 29We have every cause and reason to rejoice in the Lord.

    The Lord provides for our needs.

    He protects and guides us on all that is right and just.

    He has also equipped us with the gift of discernment.

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    Joel 2:21:

    ''Fear not, O land; be glad and rejoice: for the LORD will do great things.''

  • Our love for God

    Download 2 23Download 3 19The love for God is an indication that we always do what He wants.

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    God wants us to love and respect each other and also to live together in peace.

    But, unfortunately, this does not seem to be the case in this clime.

    However, an Ibadan-based Christian cleric, Pastor Opeyemi Ajayi, appeals to leaders and followers to love God in order to enable the fizzling out of the disturbing security, political, and economic situation everywhere.

    ''Our love for God should not wane or decline, as the love for God is the basis for addressing all challenges confronting humanity.'' Pastor Ajayi concluded.

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  • The need for a paradigm shift

    Download 1 28Download 2 22The standards set by those with questionable characters in leadership positions in Nigeria have become tales of horror for millions of citizens wherever they find themselves.

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    Without a doubt, good governance can only be achieved when questionable characters are prevented from holding public offices.

    Indeed, the value system has a very significant role to play in the quest for a society revolving around justice and equity.

    For the Founder, Spiritual Head, and Grand Imam of the Shafaudeen-in-Islam Worldwide, Prof. Sabitu Olagoke: ''The Nigerian situation is pathetic—curb corruption and effect positive change. Make good governance work for the people. When thieves and fraudsters finally democratically take authority because criminals want power, there will be worse dictatorships than in the time of any monarchy or oligarchy (Socrates 470-399 BC).

    Is this not our democracy that is lewd and driven without regard for merit or excellence, but propaganda, business, and money? We need a paradigm shift from the highest bidder syndrome to free and fair elections for democracy to respect justice and equity principles for peace and bequeathable sustainable development.''

    Download 2 21Prof. Olagoke, who spoke at the grand finale of the Shafaudeen-in-Islam Worldwide 2025 Ishrat, also warned young Nigerians to seek wealth in legitimate ways.

    ''Young Nigerians must make money in a clean way. Your prolem is not Mr. President, your problem is not Mr. governors because they are all products of a bad environment. Nigeria's major problem is its salary structure. The equation of democrac is all about justice, management, peace ad sutainabe development. Nigerian workers are complaining that their saaries are poor. Nigeria is not having living wages. Nigeria's political system is virus-driven, and that virus is inequality." Prof. Olagoke submitted.

    The uninspiring attitude of public office holders has, over time, attracted expressions of worry and concern across the landscape.

    Deceit, lies, and manipulation are the only readily available tools of governance in this climate, just as millions of Nigerians have become disillusioned and despondent.