“They resented and detested the voice of dissent or opposition so much so that they were prepared to go to any length to harass and stifle it”… Obafemi Awolowo on why the 2nd republic failed.

Permit me to use this medium to call on the Executive Governor Of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel (OGD), the Olunla of Egbaland, Otunba of all Otunbas, The Emperor of Ogun State to please ignore the call of sense, legality and democracy to vacate his Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta office come May 28, 2011, as we the people of Ogun State wants him to continue ruling us beyond 2011.
We are happy with our pothole-ridden roads occasioned by inferior materials used by your beloved OGROMA, our doctors and nurses going on incessant strikes and our taps overflowing with emptiness. We want you to continue to bless us with tales of your famed shrines, forced oath swearing by politicians and top government official to you, our indefatigable Emperor and your sagacious fight against the so-called “Abuja Politicians”, especially some people who felt they could commission a bridge in your backyard without paying homage to thee. The Olokola Free Trade Bush is filling our State’s coffers with so much coins since you have been operating it since 2003 with thy mouth, that we will easily repay an loan, bond or bondage within a couple of months. Even the blind can see planes taking off at your ultra-modern cargo airport, the deaf can hear the thundering of the feet of investors rushing towards us and the dumb shouts sincere praises of your financial prudence of using over years leave bonus of civil servants, un-remitted pension contributions and local government allocations for building un-used stadiums, junketing to China at the drop of a hat and building other castles in the air.
You have been touted severally as the ‘Awo of our time” and I totally agree. The late Obafemi Awolowo, a man even in death referred to as the Yoruba Leader, was symptomatic of his generation which dreamt big for Nigeria. You, our own Otunba, is the personification and embodiment of the hopes and yearnings of your generation: to be the first to the proverbial national cake and eat everything, leaving crumbs for thy cronies and lackeys. You have been doing fantastically well in this department and we will love for you to continue in this manner beyond 2011, not minding your EFCC detractors trying to catch you with local government funds and the State’s IRS money. Who has ever caught the wind despite it carry away houses, villages and sacking whole towns?
Olunla, Olunla: Please continue to emasculate the legislative arm of government and combating other opposing voices, both within and without your government and party. Obafemi Awolowo did not live in the 21st century, so he did not know what he was saying in the opening quotation to this piece. What if you quash the legislature and actively participated in the anti-democratic suspension of 15 by 9? What if your wife, Yeye Empress, went to a local government chairman’s house with thugs and intended to be him silly? Are you not the Emperor, the law itself? Your very word is law. You are above the law. Let Egbetokun, Remmy Hazzan and Oladunjoye shout themselves hoarse that there is fire on the mountain. This our famed state of fearless geniuses is actually peopled by docile fools who dare not hearken to the voice of these erudite and courageous young men, but would rather worship their belly and by extension you for pecuniary advantages. When the military strikes, the only arm of democratic government that gets proscribed is the legislature, as it is the outer core of democracy (the inner core being free and fair elections). Since you are our Emperor, now and forever, and no one will rule Ogun State after thee, you are free to do away with anyone. Who dares question your motive?
Do not listen to your enemies dressed in friendship garb that purchased the Senatorial Election form (that is sold by the State chapter and not the National Headquarters) for you. What kind of promotion is settling for a third of your present Empire? Tell them to go and get the Governorship form for you! After all, the Yoruba adage says “What the child wants to eat will not cause him/her stomachache”. You are the Awo of our time. You should be allowed to rule forever. We don’t respect laws in our land anymore, our actions (and inactions) are antithetical to logic and we practice hire-purchasetocracy. Therefore common sense, rule of law and tenets of democracy be damned: OUR EMPEROR MUST RULE US FOR LIFE!
Let me implore thee, sire, not to listen to any advice or reasoning from anyone, especially those close to you and in your cabinet. If anyone tries, give him the Niran Malaolu or Kayode Samuel treatment. If he leaves the government and continues to irritate you, give him the Hon. Oladunjoye or ‘Dimeji Bankole or Jubril Martins-Kuye or Sarafa Ishola treatment. If he is not in your party, give him the Dipo Dina treatment. Others will learn from his downfall.
Some final words of wisdom for your Eminence: He who lives in a glass house (political party) does not throw stone because the day the stepmother beats the heir, monkey go go market, he no go fit return.
A final prayer for my people: In this age of bonds, may we not fall into bondage.

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“They resented and detested the voice of dissent or opposition so much so that they were prepared to go to any length to harass and stifle it”… Obafemi Awolowo on why the 2nd republic failed.

Permit me to use this medium to call on the Executive Governor Of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel (OGD), the Olunla of Egbaland, Otunba of all Otunbas, The Emperor of Ogun State to please ignore the call of sense, legality and democracy to vacate his Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta office come May 28, 2011, as we the people of Ogun State wants him to continue ruling us beyond 2011.
We are happy with our pothole-ridden roads occasioned by inferior materials used by your beloved OGROMA, our doctors and nurses going on incessant strikes and our taps overflowing with emptiness. We want you to continue to bless us with tales of your famed shrines, forced oath swearing by politicians and top government official to you, our indefatigable Emperor and your sagacious fight against the so-called “Abuja Politicians”, especially some people who felt they could commission a bridge in your backyard without paying homage to thee. The Olokola Free Trade Bush is filling our State’s coffers with so much coins since you have been operating it since 2003 with thy mouth, that we will easily repay an loan, bond or bondage within a couple of months. Even the blind can see planes taking off at your ultra-modern cargo airport, the deaf can hear the thundering of the feet of investors rushing towards us and the dumb shouts sincere praises of your financial prudence of using over years leave bonus of civil servants, un-remitted pension contributions and local government allocations for building un-used stadiums, junketing to China at the drop of a hat and building other castles in the air.
You have been touted severally as the ‘Awo of our time” and I totally agree. The late Obafemi Awolowo, a man even in death referred to as the Yoruba Leader, was symptomatic of his generation which dreamt big for Nigeria. You, our own Otunba, is the personification and embodiment of the hopes and yearnings of your generation: to be the first to the proverbial national cake and eat everything, leaving crumbs for thy cronies and lackeys. You have been doing fantastically well in this department and we will love for you to continue in this manner beyond 2011, not minding your EFCC detractors trying to catch you with local government funds and the State’s IRS money. Who has ever caught the wind despite it carry away houses, villages and sacking whole towns?
Olunla, Olunla: Please continue to emasculate the legislative arm of government and combating other opposing voices, both within and without your government and party. Obafemi Awolowo did not live in the 21st century, so he did not know what he was saying in the opening quotation to this piece. What if you quash the legislature and actively participated in the anti-democratic suspension of 15 by 9? What if your wife, Yeye Empress, went to a local government chairman’s house with thugs and intended to be him silly? Are you not the Emperor, the law itself? Your very word is law. You are above the law. Let Egbetokun, Remmy Hazzan and Oladunjoye shout themselves hoarse that there is fire on the mountain. This our famed state of fearless geniuses is actually peopled by docile fools who dare not hearken to the voice of these erudite and courageous young men, but would rather worship their belly and by extension you for pecuniary advantages. When the military strikes, the only arm of democratic government that gets proscribed is the legislature, as it is the outer core of democracy (the inner core being free and fair elections). Since you are our Emperor, now and forever, and no one will rule Ogun State after thee, you are free to do away with anyone. Who dares question your motive?
Do not listen to your enemies dressed in friendship garb that purchased the Senatorial Election form (that is sold by the State chapter and not the National Headquarters) for you. What kind of promotion is settling for a third of your present Empire? Tell them to go and get the Governorship form for you! After all, the Yoruba adage says “What the child wants to eat will not cause him/her stomachache”. You are the Awo of our time. You should be allowed to rule forever. We don’t respect laws in our land anymore, our actions (and inactions) are antithetical to logic and we practice hire-purchasetocracy. Therefore common sense, rule of law and tenets of democracy be damned: OUR EMPEROR MUST RULE US FOR LIFE!
Let me implore thee, sire, not to listen to any advice or reasoning from anyone, especially those close to you and in your cabinet. If anyone tries, give him the Niran Malaolu or Kayode Samuel treatment. If he leaves the government and continues to irritate you, give him the Hon. Oladunjoye or ‘Dimeji Bankole or Jubril Martins-Kuye or Sarafa Ishola treatment. If he is not in your party, give him the Dipo Dina treatment. Others will learn from his downfall.
Some final words of wisdom for your Eminence: He who lives in a glass house (political party) does not throw stone because the day the stepmother beats the heir, monkey go go market, he no go fit return.
A final prayer for my people: In this age of bonds, may we not fall into bondage.

Nice article. . .Definitely,Daniel must end up in jail.

Interesting

Hummmmm!, a sure one from a son of the soil.

This is a nice article that really illustrates the state of affair in Ogun State.The docile fools are the useless elders who have failed in all ramifications to call the emperor to order. They are all after their big tummies at the expense of the poor people of the state. Daniel or OGD deserved to rot in jail

Am highly disappointed in OGD.

I supported him after his 1st term, when many people believed he out-performed Osoba.

Too bad he will be remembered as one of the evils that befell Yorubaland. Ditto Akala.