Category: Politics
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Nigeria and the Poverty of Leadership Part 1
Nigeria and the Poverty of Leadership Part 1 Oluwaseyi Oduyela/Washington, DC Contemporary leadership theory has been described as complex, fragmented, and contradictory, making its study frustrating for the scholar and its application difficult for the practitioner. Throughout human history, social and political observers have recognized the importance of leadership and have contemplated the most…
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Much Ado About Citizen Journalism and Ethics
Much Ado About Citizen Journalism and Ethics Oluwaseyi Oduyela/Washington, DC It is troubling to see how some “citizen journalists” have taken up the responsibility to (miss)inform the public or rather sell half-truth or total falsehood. Journalism is not about spreading lies; it’s about reporting the truth, giving all sides the opportunity to air their views.…
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Buhari’s “War on Corruption” and the Unasked Questions
Buhari’s “War on Corruption” and the Unasked Questions Oluwaseyi Oduyela/Washington, DC Throughout the electioneering campaign, candidate Muhammadu Buhari, now President Muhammadu Buhari did not hide his plan to fight corruption. He also believed that the best weapon to use is the Code of Conduct Bureau which was established by the military. So, the promise of…
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The Paradox of Buhari’s Candidacy
The Paradox of Buhari’s Candidacy By Oluwaseyi Oduyela I read Pastor Tunde Bakare’s interview with Daily Times and particularly paid attention to comments of readers to this interview and I feel sorry for Nigeria. When Nigerians support they do it blindly, when they oppose, it’s blindly too. My people are like God. They…
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President Jonathan’s Leaderless Leadership
President Jonathan’s Leaderless Leadership By Oluwaseyi Oduyela/Washington, DC There are so many reasons why people like me appear to have been so hard on Dr. Goodluck Jonathan. His lack of charisma, ability to show a sense of leadership and initiative is crucial. The man is neither proactive nor retroactive. I have been pondering…
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The Emergence of Boko Haram: From Religious Intolerance to Religious Terrorism in Nigeria
The Emergence of Boko Haram: From Religious Intolerance to Religious Terrorism in Nigeria By Oluwaseyi Oduyela The current security challenge caused by the Islamist terrorist group Boko Haram in Nigeria is not only about the savagery of its terror operations, and its declared mission to force Islamic law on the country, but also…
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YORUBA POLITICS AND AWOLOWO LEGACY: MISTAKING SOCIAL WELFARISM FOR DEMOCRACY
YORUBA POLITICS AND AWOLOWO LEGACY: MISTAKING SOCIAL WELFARISM FOR DEMOCRACY By Oluwaseyi Oduyela/Washington, DC These Yoruba politicians are funny. When Obasanjo organized his yeye Constitutional conference the Yoruba group did not organize pre-conference. They attended the circus show without a communique or some sort of dumb agenda. Now an Ijaw man without shoes is planning…
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Obama, the Political Tactician-in-Chief
Obama, the Political Tactician-in-Chief Oluwaseyi Oduyela/Washington DC It is increasingly clear now that political analysts are yet to be schooled in President Obama’s political school of thought. The man, Obama, has repeatedly beaten pundits and analysts arms down with his surprises. Obama appears to be more than one step ahead of them in the game…
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OWNERS OF NIGERIA I
(first published in August 22, 2004) By Oluwaseyi Oduyela After the 419 Gubernatorial and Presidential elections last year (by 419 I mean April 19, which coincidentally also means Advanced Fee Fraud, and that was exactly what the election was), Chief Bisi Akande, former Governor of Osun State, the man adjudged as one of, if not…
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