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Voice of Emancipation: Reminiscing Chief Adeyemo’s Home Invasion

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By Kayode Emola

Exactly 2-years ago today, one of our very own, Chief (Dr) Sunday Adeyemo’s house was invaded in the dead of the night. Two of his very close friends were brutally murdered and several of his lieutenants were arrested by men of the Nigerian Directorate of Security Service (DSS). It took considerable efforts to secure the release of those arrested but to date, there is still no news about the fallen heroes.

Many people would want us to forget such occurrences and move on with Nigeria because one of us is now the President. May I remind us that the aggressive policies of President Bola Tinubu in a short time in office should teach us that another may come after him who would occupy that position and upturn everything he has done and Yoruba would be back to square one?

I do not write to dissuade our people from giving Asiwaju the support he requires to succeed in office but that our people should know that nothing order than a permanent solution is the only key to our survival as Yoruba people. I have heard many people say personal statements like give me all the money I need so that I can permanently relocate from Nigeria and never return. The truth is, no matter how many billions of dollars or any other hard currency you may possess, there is no place like home.

The suffering and anguish Chief Adeyemo have had to endure in the last 2-years should not be wished on anyone. This is someone who controls multiple businesses and has several fleets of cars to his name, yet has no home to live in or a car to his name in exile in the last 2 years.

However, this true son of Yoruba did not deny his identity. He stayed true to his calling and his confession that on the Yoruba nation’s freedom, he would continue to stand. Do not forget that Chief Adeyemo has many people in high places whom he could have called on for help in these days of affliction. Yet, he chooses to be humble and remain silent, learning that in life and most times, one needs to carry their own cross by themselves.

If anyone would ask me, I would say it is time for the Beninese government to do the needful and let this man continue on his journey to see his family. He needs to move on to be with his wife and children, especially for the sake of these children who are dying to be with their father.

Thank God none of his children were around on that fateful day when this incident occurred and that his wife who was around could not be easily identified and was let go by the DSS on their way to Abuja. It would have added severe pain to the injury being nursed at the moment.

At this juncture, it would be prudent to call on the Nigerian government to do the needful and allow the true son of Yoruba to regain his freedom. It is not just Chief Adeyemo who needs to regain his freedom, but every individual trapped in the contraption called Nigeria needs to regain their freedom from the successive oppressive regime that has become a recurring phenomenon in Nigeria.

The time is ripe now for the Nigerian government to allow true reconciliation and renegotiating of our union among ourselves. It is time for every indigenous nationality in Nigeria to come together for a sovereign national conference. This will allow for true sober reflection and honest discussion on how we want to live our individual and collective life as a country.

Anything short of this would mean that even if the current President reforms Nigeria to be the best nation in the world, all his efforts will come to naught when a tyrant like Buhari comes back to destroy everything.

Therefore, we the Yoruba people must not sit down and relax thinking that our man is now the president. We must continue to fight and ensure that the ultimate goal is achieved which is freedom for everyone living in Nigeria. We must ensure that the pain Chief Adeyemo is currently undergoing is put to an end as quickly as possible.

We must come out en-mass today to celebrate the life of our Yoruba hero, who not only sacrificed his possession but also sacrificed his position of comfort to take on the pain and humiliation brought upon him for the Yoruba people for no fault of his own. I pray that as we do so, may the Almighty God grant him strength to withstand all that has been thrown at him and all that may still be on its way.

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Dele Momodu: Charismatic Gentleman @65

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By Yemi Edun

Aare Dele Momodu is undoubtedly one of the most recognisable names, voices, and personalities to emerge from the world’s most populous Black nation Nigeria.

Anyone who has travelled with Bob Dee would understand the magnetic presence he carries from Atlanta Georgia, Accra to Nairobi, down to Central London. He receives nods of admiration, requests for photos, and warm pats on the back wherever he goes. A true cultural ambassador, effortlessly at ease in rich native attire, which his commanding presence makes look truly majestic, he wears native outfits like royalty.

He is a consummate storyteller, an indefatigable workhorse, and one of the most selfless and hospitable people I know. His generosity is legendary. Mention Dele Momodu at any Marriott Hotel in East Africa, and you can expect the red carpet to be rolled out.

I was stunned at Kotoka International Airport as immigration and customs officials broke into chants of “Ovation! Ovation!” while we walked through, it was surreal but perfectly fitting for a man so deeply respected.

Bob Dee is at home with the old and young, with royalty and regular folk alike. There are countless moments that reflect his goodness, but allow me to share just one:

In Summer 2023, while holidaying in Accra with my family, Aare generously assigned his Ghanaian chef to us for two full weeks serving delicious meals until we had to kindly ask him to pause! Not long after, he flew into Accra and hosted us at La Chaumiere his favourite upscale French restaurant, where his presence is evidently cherished.

As my daughter and I prepared to return to London, we discovered shockingly that her passport had expired just a day earlier. I had to remain behind to resolve the issue. By divine timing, Bob Dee called to check in, and upon hearing the situation, immediately sent his driver. We spent that night in his elegant Accra home.

The next morning, using her Nigerian passport, we flew into Lagos. On his advice, I contacted Mr. Governor, and thanks to that call and Bob Dee’s understanding of the terrain, a new British passport was issued the same day.

Happy Birthday, Aare. A charismatic gentleman, who treats all with warmth and deserved respect.

@yemiedundf

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A Tribute of Grace to My Younger Brother, Dele Momodu, @65

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By Mama OluwaBunmi Adedayo

My Beloved Aburo,

Your heart beats with the rhythm of compassion,
Your laughter softens the storms of men,
And your pen—yes, that mighty pen—has built bridges where once stood walls.

Today, I speak not only with words,
But with the rhythm of gratitude,
The poetry of love,
And the dance of legacy.

You are more than a name—
You are Dele Momodu.
A spirit of honour.
A vessel of humility.
A generous soul.
A quiet strength wrapped in dignity and thunder.

In you, kindness flows like a river,
And generosity walks hand in hand with wisdom.

You have fed minds, lifted voices,
And sewn hope into the very fabric of Africa.

You write—oh, how you write—
With fire, with elegance, with truth.
You publish, you speak, you dream aloud.
You carry the soul of a president, even when the title passed by.

But allow me this honest moment:
As I turned through the pages of Ovation Magazine,
I searched for a picture of us—
You and I,
Captured in joy, frozen in memory.
But it was not there.

*Yes, I am jealous!*
I say it with a loving smile.
It’s alright… this time.
But when the next milestone arrives,
*When seventy comes knocking—*
*By the grace of God, we shall all be alive.*
And when that time comes,
Let my picture rise with yours,
Let our laughter live in history.
Let it not be forgotten—*again.*

So, as you are honoured today,
And as voices rise in celebration,
Know this, my dear brother:

You are deeply cherished.
You are profoundly celebrated.
And I—your sister, your friend, your family—
Walk with pride in your light.

May joy crown your 65 years,
And may heaven prepare glory for your 70th.

With all my heart and prayers,
Mama OluwaBunmi Adedayo

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Towards a Non-Violent Local Government Election in Lagos State

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By Tola Ogunnubi

The upcoming July 12, 2025 Local Government Election in Lagos State is a litmus test for the 2027 general elections.

The election of executives at the grassroots level to run the affairs of the Local Government has always been a mixture of peace and violence between leading political parties, aspirants, indigenes and settlers in the various area councils. Local government elections is a critical element of democracy and governance which provides a vital pathway for new political participants to engage communities and impact governance from the ground up in their quest for good governance.

In Lagos State, elections have always been characterized with violence and peaceful conducts. Clashes between APC supporters and main opponents’ supporters from the PDP have been reported from various parts of the state like Surulere, Agege, Amuwo-Odofin, Ajeromi Ifelodun, Ojo, Oshodi-Isolo and Kosofe LGAs of the state.

Election violence can diminish voter turnout, influence election outcomes, and erode public trust in the electoral system raising concerns about the legitimacy of results according to Yiaga Africa. Political parties should ensure that the local elections is not a zero sum game, whereby the winners takes it all and the benefits of good governance is limited and retained to only party members and loyalists.

The violence that led to the death of Jide Badaru and one other with several people injured in August 2018 in Surulere Local Government should not be allowed to happen again. According to the cousin of the deceased Mr. Babatunde Badaru, a former Local Government Chairmanship Aspirant in his accounts of the violence that characterizes elections in Surulere LGA.

The wanton destruction of properties, continued threat to lives of opposition supporters should be a thing of the past. Since it is a grassroots election, the African communal sense of being should be displayed during the elections. Perpetrators of electoral violence and their sponsors should be arrested and should be diligently prosecuted so as to deter others who see violence as a viable pathway to electoral victory.

Tola Ogunnubi ANIPR wrote in from Abuja Abuja

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