OSOGBO – Governor Ademola Adeleke on Tuesday officially flagged off his re-election campaign ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election, declaring that the Accord Party would remain on the ballot and expressing confidence that he would secure a second term in office. Addressing thousands of supporters, party leaders, defectors and various interest groups at Freedom Park, Osogbo, Adeleke described the campaign as a “divine journey to victory,” assuring party faithful that all lawful measures were being pursued to safeguard their constitutional rights to vote and be voted for. “Accord will be on the ballot; your votes will count; and I will be re-elected as your governor on August 15th,” the governor declared amid cheers from supporters. Adeleke said his administration would not succumb to what he described as “dark forces,” insisting that democracy and the rule of law must prevail in Osun State. The governor also revisited the lingering local government crisis in the state, cong...
In every society, publishers and journalists stand as the bridge between power and the people. They are called upon to provide credible reports, to shine light where there is darkness, and to hold institutions accountable. The country demands accuracy, fairness, and integrity from them. Almost every sector, government, business, and civil society leans on their work to validate decisions and inform policies. Yet, in the midst of this heavy responsibility, one truth is often ignored: no one seems to care about the security and welfare of the very people tasked with this duty.
The contradiction is stark. Publishers are expected to risk it all for the sake of credible reportage, but their protection is treated as an afterthought. Too many times, stories have emerged of publishers being harassed, intimidated, or even attacked, yet official responses remain muted. While nations spend billions protecting political leaders, business elites, and even celebrities, little to nothing is invested in the safety of those who protect the public’s right to know.
Beyond security, welfare is another neglected frontier. The publishing industry in many developing countries is starved of funding, access to resources, and institutional support. Many publishers operate at the edge of survival, struggling with printing costs, digital migration, and hostile market conditions. Still, they are expected to maintain credibility and neutrality, an almost impossible expectation when basic welfare needs are ignored.
If society truly values credible reports, then it must equally value those who produce them. Protecting publishers is not charity; it is an investment in democracy, accountability, and nation-building. Without secure and well-supported publishers, credible information becomes vulnerable to distortion, propaganda, and silence.
It is time leaders and institutions realized that publishers are not expendable. They are the guardians of truth, and their security and welfare should be treated as a national priority. A nation that neglects its watchdogs only makes itself more vulnerable to lies, corruption, and tyranny.
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