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...
Tension flared in Osogbo as angry residents took to the streets to protest what they described as persistent and unbearable power outages in the city, calling on the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) to urgently restore stable electricity.
The protesters, made up of youths, traders, and community members, expressed deep frustration over what they termed “epileptic power supply” despite regular billing. Many carried placards with inscriptions demanding fairness, transparency, and immediate improvement in service delivery.
According to residents, entire neighborhoods in Osogbo have experienced prolonged blackouts, crippling small businesses and making daily living increasingly difficult. Business owners say they now rely heavily on generators, spending huge sums on fuel just to keep their operations running.
“We are tired of darkness,” one protester said. “We pay our bills, yet we don’t enjoy stable electricity. We don’t want to keep quiet anymore.”
Some demonstrators also raised concerns about estimated billing, arguing that customers should not be charged heavily for electricity they do not consistently receive.
Electricity remains essential for economic growth and public well-being. As the protest in Osogbo signals growing public dissatisfaction, residents are urging IBEDC to act swiftly to prevent the crisis from escalating further.
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