Oriontimes Poitical Desk| June 5, 2026 Obokun Local Government, under the strategic leadership of the Director-General of the APC Campaign Council, Hon. Oluwole Wole Oke, has once again taken the lead in grassroots political mobilisation with the successful inauguration of no fewer than 3,000 canvassers in support of the candidacy of Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji ahead of the forthcoming election. The landmark event, held in Ibokun, reflects Hon. Wole Oke’s unwavering commitment to building a formidable, structured, and result-driven campaign architecture capable of delivering victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC). As the political arrowhead of the campaign, Hon. Oke has continued to demonstrate exceptional organisational depth and strategic foresight, with Obokun serving as the operational nucleus of the statewide mobilisation effort. The inauguration marks a critical phase in the campaign’s grassroots engagement strategy, as the canvassers carefully selected across all ...
Who Truly Understands Mikel Arteta’s Philosophy?
Football has once again proven itself to be more than a game. The triumph of Arsenal F.C. has revealed how sport can unite people across political divides, tribes, backgrounds, and social classes. From the streets of Lagos to viewing centres in Osogbo, celebrations poured endlessly as supporters embraced one another in joy, pride, and relief after years of waiting.
For many fans, Arsenal’s recent glory is not just about trophies. It is a lesson in resilience, patience, and the power of belief. It is the story of turning years of mockery into moments of celebration. In football, banter is unavoidable. Rival supporters mock, criticize, and provoke one another endlessly. Yet victory has a way of rewriting narratives.
Interestingly, the spirit of football banter often finds its way into politics, especially in Nigeria where supporters defend political camps with the same passion football fans defend their clubs.
Now, let us return home to Osun State, where political tension is gradually building ahead of the August 15 governorship election.
The two major gladiators in the state’s political arena, the incumbent governor, Ademola Adeleke, and the governorship contender, Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, popularly known as “Ambo,” meaning “We’re Coming” , are both proud Arsenal supporters.
In another political atmosphere, this could have easily transformed into fierce football-driven political banter. Imagine if one belonged to Manchester City F.C. while the other remained a Gunner. Supporters would already be flooding social media with customized bottles, shirts, and symbols branded with APC or PDP slogans, each side claiming superiority both in football and politics.
But something different happened.
Their appearance in Arsenal’s famous red and white colours revealed something deeper than ordinary fandom. It showed loyalty to a cause. It reflected the mentality of people who understand setbacks, criticism, and the long road to victory. Arsenal supporters know what it means to endure disappointment and still believe another season can become glorious.
Perhaps that is why the symbolism matters.
As the countdown to the governorship election continues, one question may quietly echo across political camps in Osun: after Budapest, will there be another great test in Osun on August 15?
Football has shown that rivalry does not have to produce hatred. Competition can exist without violence. Passion can thrive without destruction. If football can unite millions despite intense rivalry, then politics too must rise above campaigns of calumny, ballot manipulation, and the politics of bitterness.
The people deserve an election defined by ideas, maturity, and vision, not intimidation and chaos.
To football lovers and political die-hard supporters alike, the coming election may carry lessons beyond party slogans. Somewhere between the noise of campaigns and the echoes from Budapest lies another contest of belief, patience, and strategy.
And perhaps, when all is said and done, Osun will discover which political camp truly understands Mikel Arteta’s philosophy: trust the process, survive the pressure, silence the mockery, and eventually emerge victorious.
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