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COUNTDOWN TO THE 2019 GENERAL ELECTIONS : THE CATCH!!!

COUNTDOWN TO THE 2019 GENERAL ELECTIONS : THE CATCH!!! AGADA IKECHUKWU True words are not defined by the volume of a man’s voice, but by the consequences of his choices. The wild storm starts with a raindrop as dark clouds gather from one wisp.It sprouts like a random shoot erupting at the base of an oak-tree. The tempo of the polity went octaves higher when the Chief Law Officer was kicked out unconstitutionally. Saying that Nigeria’s democracy is under threats is akin to agreeing that the sun rises from the east. Buried are the madcap years when people feign non-interest in the political game. People want to view the resume of the gladiators in the ring. The unceremonious removal of the law leader red-flagged our democracy and literally set the blogosphere on fire, unsettled many Nigerians and the international community prompting accelerated intervention. Many sneered and sniggered wondering what theatrics the sponsors are conjuring. Like the proverbial merchant of Si...

THE DELE AJISEBUTU MOVING TRAIN

*THE DELE AJISEBUTU MOVING TRAIN* By AGADA IKECHUKWU When a man is described as an exceptional leader and professional it is a certainty he is graced with the leadership magic wand that can effect real change. Eti-Osa Constituency II of Lagos State is about to finally witness light at the end of the tunnel through a man unapologetically committed to the upliftment of his community while also helping the course of humanity. Dele Ajisebutu is a visionary with an articulate leadership blueprint that defies stereotypes. Traveling down his antecedents of being a pastor and intimidating resume of 35 years combined experience in Human resource management, Outsourcing, Banking & Real Estate, shows a man who does big things quietly and makes bold moves without making a song and a dance of it. Cosmopolitan, Godly and unwavering, he cuts the picture of the true yearnings of the people of Eti-Osa Constituency II. His vision and mission are laced with the tablet of solutions to the litany...

WHEN THE HUNTER BECOMES THE HUNTED

WHEN THE HUNTER BECOMES THE HUNTED AGADA IKECHUKWU Nigeria is a giant nation because greatness is encoded in her DNA. Sometimes her leadership betrays her as a euphemism for movie theatre. Nigeria’s motion pictures industry can attest to this(Nollywood). Those that have been watching the movie cannot agree less that every man is a moon with a dark side he doesn't show anybody according to Mark Twain. This postulation drafts that you can hardly summarise a man from a distance or at close range. The totality of a man remains a mystery in the hands of God. Table seems to have turned against some gladiators masquerading as underdogs in the underdealings to drive a wedge in the fortune of others. “The Get Saraki Out Merchants “ have retired unceremoniously and the plots escaped to the nose of some newshound, because the chief hunter is clutching on the last straw to remain afloat. The reality dawned on the arrowhead like a pall of damnation when he signed on to confron...

THE CANDIDATES : WHO WEARS THE CROWN?

THE CANDIDATES : WHO WEARS THE CROWN? AGADA IKECHUKWU it was an American legislator John Milson, who said “ Every cloud has a silver lining”. But some clouds can be dark that it will require an uncommon magnifier to sight the lining. No election can be said to be totally rosy, there must be hurdles and obstacles to be crossed. With the shodding vaporization this week and consequent change in the political dynamics across parties, a number of dreams and aspirations have become stillborn. As the brickbats, extensive horse-trading, monkey jumping takes the front burner of the Nigeria political space, this bulletin will x-ray the top five contenders gunning for the Aso Rock Crown in 2019. In total disobedience to any known sequential arrangement. They include: DONALD DUKE          Mr handsome. If cuteness was the major criteria for assuming Nigeria seat of power, then he has already won the election. Viewed by many as a slay candidate...

THE TALL ORDER : THE OSUN STATE ELECTION AND LAGOS POLITICS IN RETROSPECT

THE TALL ORDER : THE OSUN STATE ELECTION AND LAGOS POLITICS IN RETROSPECT AGADA IKECHUKWU Nigeria’s democracy is in for a “Dejavu” with the Elizabethan intrigues unapologetically put on display in the south-west the penultimate week. Those in the know stands at attention whilst discussing in hushed tones the maverick chess game obviously imported from the celestial bodies; an intonation for rocket science. Our democracy is increasingly losing its shine essentially because the political parties want to be democratic in a manner that advances mostly the interests of some leaders and not that of the masses. Nigeria’s democracy is taking south with the desperation that wired out in the just concluded Osun Election. The Osun State charade was a novel illustration of the politics of “Tall Order” which submits to the saying “ He who pays the piper dictates the tune”. A careful visit of the re-run elections going on across the states will welc...

2019 ELECTIONS: TIME TO GET IT RIGHT!!!

2019 ELECTIONS : TIME TO GET IT RIGHT!!! AGADA IKECHUKWU It is often said in philosophical parlance that man’s Karma travels with him, like his shadow. If most Nigerian leaders were conscious of this fact, many a leader wouldn't stand in his own shadow and wonder why it is dark. Without a doubt, the tide had changed in an intricate political maneuver that threatens to leave some leaders high and dry. There is no gainsaying the troubled and malignant space of Nigerian politics is like a dangerous coast riddled with storms. Despite its turbulent tides, some politicians like sea-hardened sailors navigates through the gales, armed with a strong resolve and unyielding spirit. In the end, the bitter-sweet, cut-throat world of the game throws up champions who emerged unscathed and undaunted in spirit and resolve. A storm is about to hit the Nigerian political firmament and many leaders will find themselves in political dilemma. The handwriting on the wall explains why some leaders ru...

THE GREATEST GIFT OF ALL TIME

THE GREATEST GIFT OF ALL TIME AGADA IKECHUKWU One topical discourse that has not given the media much reason to get busy is that of love(Filial Love). Often times, this subject is relegated as one of those conversations designed to be slaughtered only at religious houses and the likes. The word of God says“ And now these three remain : faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love”( Ist Corinthians 13:13). This singular heaven’s rating of the subject submits how germane it is to God and mankind because God is love and love is God.  Any teaching about God that is not love based is viewed as being economical with the gospel truth. He initiated the first love odyssey by providing His beloved son; our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ( Jn 3:16) as a Sacrificial Lamb to reconcile man with Himself after the great fall. The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ (deep- seated love) placed Him side by side in Kingship with God. This divine coronation is the chie...