UK-based philanthropist Opeyemi David Falegan criticizes Governor Oyebanji for hosting his daughter’s wedding in Ibadan, citing Ekiti State’s lack of basic infrastructure as the reason. UK-based philanthropist and founder of the Opeyemi David Falegan Foundation, Hon. Opeyemi David Falegan, has criticized Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, for hosting his daughter’s wedding in Ibadan, Oyo State, rather than in Ekiti. Falegan expressed his disapproval, stating that the governor’s choice denied Ekiti State significant economic benefits that could have resulted from the event. He argued that Oyebanji indirectly encouraged capital flight by moving such a high-profile occasion outside the state. The philanthropist further alleged that the decision revealed the governor’s lack of meaningful infrastructural achievements since taking office. Falegan questioned how guests could access Ekiti, pointing out the state’s poor road networks, absence of an airport, and limited water supply. He urged Ekiti residents to recognize the situation as a reflection of the governor’s priorities and lack of infrastructural progress despite the state receiving significant federal allocations. Criticism of Second Term Ambitions Falegan also accused Governor Oyebanji of being more focused on securing a second term than on improving the state’s development. He claimed the governor was more concerned with influencing people and groups to support his re-election bid rather than implementing sustainable projects. The philanthropist warned civil servants and politicians against endorsing the governor’s performance without visible developmental results, urging the public to scrutinize his leadership critically. APC Chieftain Defends Governor Oyebanji In contrast, a former member of the House of Representatives and APC chieftain, Hon. Bimbo Daramola, defended Governor Oyebanji, emphasizing that personal events such as weddings should not be politicized. Daramola argued that a wedding venue does not reflect political achievements, questioning whether hosting the event in Ekiti would have automatically improved the governor’s popularity. He cautioned against using the event to score political points, emphasizing that the focus should be on the couple’s joyous occasion rather than political disputes. READ ALSO: Follow the LMSINT MEDIA channel on WhatsApp: Join Our WhatsApp Group Hear: Chat on WhatsApp Join our Telegram Chanel.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed that he harbors no envy toward President Bola Tinubu, whom he accuses of causing suffering for Nigerians. Atiku, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2023 presidential election, was responding to recent statements from the presidency, which alleged that he was envious of Tinubu. On Sunday, Bayo Onanuga, the president’s special adviser on information and strategy, criticized Abubakar for his consistent disapproval of Tinubu’s economic strategies. Abubakar has frequently condemned Tinubu’s economic measures, describing them as a “collection of policies” lacking clear plans for effective implementation. In a statement released on Monday by Phrank Shaibu, his special assistant on public communication, Abubakar asserted that Tinubu tends to implement policies without adequately considering their potential impact. “On July 8, 2024, Tinubu declared that import duties on essential goods such as food would be suspended for 150 days. Yet, over 120 days have passed without the policy taking effect, while Nigerians continue to suffer from escalating costs, including food inflation, which now exceeds 40 percent, the highest in decades,” the statement noted. The statement continued, “The blatant disregard for government policy by Tinubu’s appointees, coupled with the finance ministry’s failure to issue a gazette even after four months, highlights the ineptitude and lack of seriousness that typifies the Tinubu administration. “Regrettably, instead of prioritizing governance, they focus on attacking opponents—Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi—while using compromised courts to create discord within the opposition. It’s disgraceful. “Tinubu came to office ill-prepared. He makes decisions first and contemplates the outcomes later. This is evident in the abrupt removal of the petrol subsidy without adequate safety measures. “When he witnessed the resulting impact, he hastily proposed a CNG initiative that neither he nor his ministers have fully embraced, which explains their reluctance to utilize it. The CNG initiative remains stalled due to the absence of necessary gas infrastructure in many states. “It is absurd to suggest that Atiku is envious of Tinubu. Absolutely not—Atiku could never be jealous of Tinubu’s actions that inflict pain on Nigerians. READ ALSO: NAF Airstrikes Free Hostages, Devastate Bandit Camps in Zamfara and Kebbi “Cruelty seems to be the unique trait of Tinubu. No leader who genuinely prioritizes the welfare of Nigerians would covet such an attribute.” Abubakar also highlighted that Nigeria currently has the “worst-performing currency in Africa” and ranks as the fifth-largest economy on the continent, a significant decline from its top position when the All Progressives Congress (APC) took power in 2015.
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Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has called Kemi Badenoch, the newly-elected leader of the British Conservative Party, a “dangerous and willing tool of colonialists.”In a post on his X account on Sunday, Fani-Kayode expressed outrage over Badenoch’s comments, which included describing Nigeria, her country of origin, as a “living hell.” He argued that her remarks suggested she might be afflicted by “Stockholm syndrome.”Fani-Kayode criticized Nigerians who support figures that disparage their homeland for political gains. According to him, while Nigeria faces challenges, it is unacceptable to align with those who undermine the country for personal or political advancement. He accused Badenoch of aligning with the far-right faction of the British Conservative Party and disparaging Nigeria, her ancestral homeland, to secure a leadership position, which he described as disgraceful.“I have seen many justifications for her statements, but none hold water,” Fani-Kayode stated. He argued that embracing those who regard one as inferior is not commendable but problematic.He further emphasized that running down Nigeria should not be a strategy for winning political contests abroad, and no patriotic Nigerian should support such behavior.Fani-Kayode concluded: “Kemi is a deceitful, dangerous, and willing pawn of colonial and imperial powers, representing everything a patriotic Nigerian and Pan-Africanist should oppose. Unless she renounces her contempt, I will continue to view her like Brutus from Shakespeare’s play, whose betrayal was most painful and whose stab was ‘the deepest of all. READ ALSO: Checkpoint Tragedy: Officers Leave Duty, Now Face Murder Charges
