Is Gov Otti Tinubu’s agent? By Ugoji Egbujo
If every major ally of Peter Obi behaved exactly like Alex Otti, the practical effect would be a significantly weakened, fragmented, and less confrontational opposition ahead of 2027. And this isn’t because , he didnt move to the NDC with Peter Obi. No, far from it. This is because if all Obi’s allies adopted the same stance, […]
Hilda Baci and that Political Baccanalia
By Dr. Ugoji Egbujo Politicians are a special breed. Once Hilda Baci’s attempt at the Cookathon world record caught the attention of the public, politicians saw an opportunity. Some wore new clothes and headed to the venue and others crafted love messages. By the time the 27-year-old had cooked for 100hrs and shattered the record, governors, senators […]
The Igbo and Homecoming
By Ugoji Egbujo The civil war united the Igbo and strengthened the attachment to the ancestral home. So when they rose from the ashes and ruins and sojourned again to find hope, they knew home keenly. Home was where to refuge and live, or come back to rest and die, in peace. The home was […]
Jagaban and the Rivers Jamboree
By Ugoji Egbujo Holidays and rests can be resorative. Jagaban, with chubby cheeks, bounced like a teenager but did everything presidential. He even left banters for Sawno Olu to handle. The days when he talked about how his opponents stole govt money and bought dresses for their girlfriends are over. He said he came to […]
Lagos and Fashola’s Gardens
By Dr. Ugoji Egbujo Biblical King Saul was once tormented by demons. When demons took hold of the king, David would be brought in. David would come with his harp to infuse musical harmony into the troubled soul of Saul. Once David started with his harp, the demons in Saul would yield. The demons didn’t […]
The North and the other North
By Ugoji Egbujo There is a delusion that North sits somewhere dressed in babanriga, picking its teeth and relishing in its ability to make whomsoever it loves the president. This arrogant conception by political opportunists and their excitable rabble is often thrown around in different hues to make ambitious southern politicians supple and servile. A […]
