Bayo Adeyinka

A nation is as transparent as its media. A nation is also as corrupt as its media. The more corrupt a nation's media is, the more corrupt that nation is also. In fact, the corruption of a nation is directly proportional to the corruption of its media. You can also replace the word 'media' with 'social critics' and the import of the sentence is still the same.

Why am I reflecting on the media and social critics today? A few weeks ago, we were regaled with news of allegations of Babatunde Fashola's corrupt acts- the 2 boreholes that cost N139m, the untraceable construction project in Onikan that cost N1.2b, the personal website he upgraded with N78m and the several choice plots of land he hurriedly allocated at the end of his tenure which Ambode has reversed. When 'they' saw that not only will Fashola be demystified but even their own Ashiwaju may win the battle but he may never win the war, Ashiwaju released a statement to bury the case. How many people remember the case of the 2 beds in Ekiti Government House purchased at N50m each by Fayemi? How about the N3.3b Ekiti Government House? How about the role being reversed and Ayo Fayose were to be the one who purchased the beds or built the mansion? Where was the outrage when the news broke that Aregbesola purchased a helicopter? Does anyone know the cost of the helicopter? And this same Ogbeni will be shouting about transparency and accountability? Can you imagine how the heavens will fall if Ayo Fayose purchases a helicopter? Or if he tries to build an airport in Ekiti like Ogbeni is doing in Osun?

Now, not even a single media outfit has carried the news in the past one week. The case has been buried and we are back to feasting on Jonathan and his 'goons'. Sahara Reporters? Ha, don't mention. Premium Times? One day, they will just wake up from their self-induced slumber and do FACT CHECK. Vocal social media critics like Pius Adesanmi and others released updates of convenience. Their words were carefully crafted- no bile, no disgust, no angst. They refused to even mobilize their social media followers like they did against other politicians not in their good books. Curiously, Femi Falana was also quiet. Did you hear any word from Festus Keyamo on "Fasholagate" while it lasted?

Did the revered Prof Itse Sagay say anything? What of even the most respected Wole Soyinka? Does it mean corruption is corruption only when it is carried out by Diezani and the likes but the definition changes when 'poster boy' Fashola is involved? Social activism died and was buried with Gani Fawehinmi. That is why I can't be bothered if Femi Falana is made the Attorney General of the nation today. The man in him worships at Ashiwaju's temple. The real Femi Falana died a long time ago.

Fashola is back on the speaking circuit. His sins have been forgiven since Ashiwaju has said so. No one has investigated further. No questions asked. The list of contract awards has disappeared from Lagos State's website. Case is closed since the quarrel has been settled. Let's all start calling Jonathan a thief again. Yes, we only have one thief in Nigeria. And his name is Jonathan.
That is one of the reasons I don't believe this government (FG) will fight corruption successfully. Let Buhari commit a faux pas and the media will be used against him to bring him down- just the same way the media was used against Jonathan. And for the social activists? They are waiting for Ashiwaju's whistle.

https://www.facebook.com/bayo.adeyinka.7/posts/10206378230508187:2

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Thunder fire them, na all of una both apc pdp ccp or anpc be theif together. Matcheeeew.

There's only one looter in Nigeria n his name is tinubu aka BAT

Kill Deziani, maim madam NOI, infact hang Odua what of Jonathan? please destroy Jonathan and all his ministers..... but dont harm Atiku because he is now a changed man. What of Fashola? Fashola has been forgiven by Nigerians and Lagosians infact he is a "changed man".

and Tinubu? he is the messiah of New Nigeria.....
Sai chanji....

This article is deep and deserve to make front page on all national dailies and let the debate begin. I have always opined that a nation full of hypocrisy is doomed and won't make progress.

Jonathan was corrupt and looted our common patrimony massively, granted, but he's not the only corrupt politician in Nigeria and any fight against corruption must not only be seen as all encompassing, it must be fair.

It is note worthy to point out that the self-styled saint Tinubu, Fashola, Amaechi ati Turaki of Adamawa Atiku are product of corruption as non of them can honestly beat their chest and lay claim they have never lay hands on public funds. These are individuals who are millionaire in dollars and has only hold public office through out their lifetime. It's pertinent that they give account of their stewardship to the expropriated Nigerian masses who have suffered for too long by our heartless leaders and their proteges.

Buhari might mean well for Nigeria but if he want to be taken serious and seen as incorrupt he must not engage in selective justice but prosecute everyone whose wealth is questionable. Favouritism and nepotism are an offshoot of corruption and must be shun if we as a nation, clamouring for change, want to make progress.

nice article OP. now do the needful and spread it on social media so we can retweet, share, like etc.

So much to ponder about. I took time to read everything. I think its good one.


God bless GEJ God bless Nigeria
God bless me.

henribj:
nice article OP. now do the needful and spread it on social media so we can retweet, share, like etc.

its on facebook

No nigerian politician is clean, all of them are corrupt booari inclusive.

Nnemuka:

its on facebook

whats the link on FB?
also it needs to be on twitter so it can be retweeted faster.

henribj:


whats the link on FB?
also it needs to be on twitter so it can be retweeted fasted.

i included the link in the original post.
https://www.facebook.com/bayo.adeyinka.7/posts/10206378230508187:2

Nnemuka:

i included the link in the original post.
https://www.facebook.com/bayo.adeyinka.7/posts/10206378230508187:2

seen.

Good one there...Truth in Nigeria of today is subjective...Opinions are weighed on the altar of religion and ethnicity before it is accepted...Whatever one says, it is investigated or rejected based on the above indices...

Worst among these hypocrites are the political jobbers, and bigots that self styled themselves; Human Right Activists including Itse Sagay, Femi Falana, Wole Soyinka, etc I miss Gani Fawehimi ...

ronald4lif:
This article is deep and deserve to make front page on all national dailies and let the debate begin. I have always opined that a nation full of hypocrisy is doomed and won't make progress.

Jonathan was corrupt and looted our common patrimony massively, granted, but he's not the only corrupt politician in Nigeria and any fight against corruption must not only be seen as all encompassing, it must be fair.

It is note worthy to point out that the self-styled saint Tinubu, Fashola, Amaechi ati Turaki of Adamawa Atiku are product of corruption as non of them can honestly beat their chest and lay claim they have never lay hands on public funds. These are individuals who are millionaire in dollars and has only hold public office through out their lifetime. It's pertinent that they give account of their stewardship to the expropriated Nigerian masses who have suffered for too long by our heartless leaders and their proteges.

Buhari might mean well for Nigeria but if he want to be taken serious and seen as incorrupt he must not engage in selective justice but prosecute everyone whose wealth is questionable. Favouritism and nepotism are an offshoot of corruption and must be shun if we as a nation, clamouring for change, want to make progress.

Can you substantiate the bolded plz...?

A nation is as transparent as its media. A nation is also as corrupt as its media. The more corrupt a nation's media is, the more corrupt that nation is also. In fact, the corruption of a nation is directly proportional to the corruption of its media. You can also replace the word 'media' with 'social critics' and the import of the sentence is still the same.

ACN/APC used & uses this to the fullest albeit negatively hence anybody found in the wrong books of Tinubu is visited with unending blackmail and vicious attacks from the media...Same people introduced or brought into our system online paid agents who distort facts and truths daily in favour of their masters...

if you want to know more about APC just read my signature

When he was in office, everything was his fault, even after leaving office everything is his fault. Shows the depth of depravity this government operates from. Gives incompetence a new meaning.

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I cannot but agree with d op,this is where we are,nothing more nothing less

Nnemuka:

i included the link in the original post.
https://www.facebook.com/bayo.adeyinka.7/posts/10206378230508187:2

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