On this Democracy Day, I had intended to rest my pen. I wanted to leave the fate written on the walls of history to speak for itself. I thought perhaps the sacrifices of those who fought for democracy were enough testimony. Yet, in the final hour, a thought stirred within me, compelling me to write a message to all of us who have come together to form this sovereign nation called Nigeria. My message is particularly for those who believe that the business of Nigeria lies in the hands of a powerful few. Perhaps they are influenced by what the German sociologist Robert Michels described as the "Iron Law of Oligarchy" ,the tendency for power to concentrate in the hands of a small elite. Looking at our politics, our institutions, and our economy, one may be tempted to believe that the destiny of Nigeria is determined only by those who occupy powerful offices and influential positions. But history tells a different story. Nigeria does not belong to any president, governor, politi...
In Osun State’s political circus, Governor Ademola Adeleke, famously known as the “Dancing Governor,” is preparing to swap his dance moves for a sharper set of steps, ones that lead straight to the political altar.
Democracy here isn’t just alive; it’s dancing twirling through campaign trails and flashing smiles at rallies. But behind the music and footwork, a darker choreography is unfolding. The knives are being sharpened. And the PDP lawmakers, Senators, Representatives, and Assem
bly members alike, find themselves teetering dangerously close to becoming sacrificial lambs in Adeleke’s quest for survival.
bly members alike, find themselves teetering dangerously close to becoming sacrificial lambs in Adeleke’s quest for survival.
Sources close to the palace whisper that loyalty within the People’s Democratic Party is no longer a shield but a target. Those who once basked in the glow of Adeleke’s rising star are now staring down the barrel of political oblivion, victims of strategic sidelining, frozen budgets, and whispered betrayals.
The prophecy was clear: Oke, the oracle of Osun politics, had foreseen this dance of democracy turning deadly. While Adeleke’s feet may move with rhythm and charm, his game is one of cold calculation. Those PDP lawmakers who helped put him in power are now being set up as the first offerings on the altar of his second term ambitions.
This isn’t just politics; it’s survival of the fittest, played out in backroom deals and front-page headlines. Will the lawmakers rise up to challenge this grim fate? Or will they, like good dancers, follow the tune until the music stops, only to find themselves abandoned on the floor?
As the 2026 elections loom, Osun’s political stage is set for a dramatic performance. And the question remains: who will dance, and who will fall?
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