WILL EKITI'S 'MADMAN' FINALLY EAT THE FLIES IN 2027 ELECTIONS?

By Femi AWOJOBI.

There is a proverb that haunts the corridors of power: "When flies eat away at a madman, nobody complains. It is only when the madman eats the flies in revenge that eyebrows are raised.”

In Ekiti today, the 'flies' of systemic injustice are biting hard, but the victims are finally waking up. As the 2026 political sentiment begins to bake the bread of the 2027 general elections, the status quo is shaking.

The legal storm is already gathering. While the PDP’s Dr. Wole Oluyede has secured a Court of Appeal nod for INEC recognition, the APC is suffocating under the weight of its own legitimacy crisis. Between the suspicious removal of names from the party register and the disqualification of aspirants before the primaries, Governor Biodun Oyebanji may dismiss these cases as 'futile', but the litigants are banking on a judiciary that refuses to be bullied.

But let’s talk about the real tragedy which is the festival of misplaced priorities. At a time when President Tinubu’s administration is pumping abundant resources into the states, many of our 'distinguished' Representatives are delivering nothing but narcoleptic performances.

Look no further than Senator Cyril Fasuyi. In a move that defines 'monumental failure',  the Senator recently gifted a car to a serving Commissioner, a woman already enjoying a consolidated salary and the perks of office, while the masses starve. This isn’t 'teaching a man to fish',  it is a desperate, illogical 'scratch-my-back' gangster arrangement. It is an insult to the electorate.

These lawmakers, the likes of Senators Cyril Fasuyi, Yemi Adaramodu, and Opeyemi Bamidele (MOB respectfully, , alongside House of Reps. Members like Femi Bamisile (BAFEM), Sola Fatoba, Rufus Ojuawo, Biodun Omoleye, Akin Rotimi, and Akinlayo Kolawole, have become nothing more than glorified personal assistants to their colleagues. Some are directionless, others are merely  'merriment' specialists at public functions, yet they have the audacity to eye second and third terms.

Where is the stewardship? The public domain says Senators pocket an average of ₦2 Billion quarterly (₦8 Billion annually) in constituency allowances. House members take home ₦1 Billion quarterly (₦4 Billion annually). Where are the bills? Where are the projects? For most, their performance is not just below average, it is inept and puerile! 

In Ekiti North, the disparity is a wound that won’t heal. For 24 out of the last 28 years, Federal Constituency II (Moba, Ido/Osi, Ilejemeje) has monopolised the Senate seat. Constituency I (Oye and Ikole) had only four years under Senator Ayo Arise (2007-2011). Yet, in those four years, Arise’s matchless performance, including the facilitation of FUOYE, outshines 3 other Senators combined together ..

The clock is ticking. With the new amended electoral law signed by President Tinubu on February 18, 2026, the primaries are less than two months away. The era of dozing in the Green and Red Chambers must end. 2027 is not just an election; it is a rescue mission. Ekiti deserves leaders who drive development, not egocentric 'back-scratchers' who trade the future of the masses for political favors.

The time to choose is now. The 'madman' is tired of the flies.

Femi Awojobi, 

Senior  Journalist, Public Affairs Analyst & Strategic Communications Expert writes  from Ado Ekiti

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Alleged Murder Case Stalls as Questions Mount Over Influence and Delayed Justice

By Peter Dansu 

The prolonged delay in an Abuja Division of the Federal High Court case involving an alleged unresolved murder has raised serious concerns about the administration of justice and the potential role of influence in judicial processes.

At the center of the controversy is Asabe Waziri, a staff member of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), who has been linked to a 2010 incident involving the death of a pregnant woman, Mrs. Shitua Aso.

The case, filed in May 2024 by the Incorporated Trustees of Global Integrity Crusade Network (GICN), is not a criminal trial but a judicial review application seeking to compel the Nigeria Police to release the final investigation report into the incident.

A Pattern of Delays

Despite the relatively straightforward nature of a mandamus application, the case has experienced multiple adjournments—at least five—over nearly two years.

The plaintiff alleges that these delays are not incidental but are instead the result of actions taken by the defendants, particularly:

The late and limited participation of the Nigeria Police, which reportedly filed only a conditional appearance more than a year after the case was instituted. 

The absence of substantive filings or engagement from the respondents and

Repeated adjournments without meaningful progress

Such patterns raise questions about whether the delays are administrative inefficiencies—or something more deliberate.

The Controversial Role of Asabe Waziri

A key point of contention is the decision by Asabe Waziri to join the suit as a respondent, despite the plaintiff’s claim that the relief sought is directed solely at the statutory duties of the police.

Legal observers suggest that this move may have had the effect of complicating proceedings and contributing to delays.

Critics argue that:

Her inclusion introduces additional procedural layers, It potentially shifts focus away from the core issue—the release of the investigation report and It may serve as a strategic buffer against scrutiny

Allegations of Influence

While no court has made a finding of wrongdoing, the plaintiff’s position implies concern that Waziri’s status and institutional affiliation may be contributing to the slow pace of the case.

The perception of influence is fueled by:

The extraordinary delay in a simple judicial review matter, the lack of urgency from law enforcement authorities and the continued non-disclosure of a long-completed investigation

Justice Delayed, Justice Denied?

For the family of the deceased, the case represents more than legal procedure—it is a test of whether accountability can be achieved.

The plaintiff has now taken the unusual step of requesting that the case be reassigned to another judge to ensure expeditious handling.

As the matter resumes, broader questions remain: Can the judicial system act independently in cases involving powerful individuals? Is procedural delay being used as a tool to avoid accountability? And ultimately, will the truth behind the 2010 incident ever be made public

PRESS STATEMENT: Unveiling the Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA): the Only Core Ideological Party in Nigeria

A CALL TO NATIONAL RENEWAL: SECURING NIGERIA’S FUTURE THROUGH IDEOLOGY, INNOVATION, AND COURAGE

Fellow Nigerians,

On behalf of the Democratic Leadership Alliance, I address you at a defining moment in our nation’s history.

The Democratic Leadership Alliance was founded not as just another political party, but as a movement of purpose, built on a clear ideological foundation—anchored in Pan-Africanism, ethical leadership, scientific advancement, and people-centered governance. Our emergence is a response to the urgent need to rescue Nigeria from systemic failure, economic stagnation, and insecurity.

Nigeria must rise again, and it will.

OUR VISION FOR NIGERIA

We envision a Nigeria driven by science, technology, and industrialization—a nation where innovation fuels economic growth, where institutions work, and where leadership is accountable to the people.

Our economic policy is clear:

• Transition from a consumption-based economy to a production- and innovation-driven economy

• Promote industrialization and local manufacturing

• Invest heavily in technology, research, and youth-driven enterprise

• Build a sustainable system that empowers Nigerians to create wealth and opportunity

PROTECTING FARMERS, SECURING THE NATION

The security of lives and property remains non-negotiable. The continuous destruction of farmlands and displacement of farming communities across the country is unacceptable.

The Democratic Leadership Alliance, therefore, takes a firm and unapologetic position:

• There must be an immediate legislative and policy framework to end the destruction of farmlands

• There must be effective regulation of the movement of cattle across Nigeria

• Cattle owners must operate within designated and regulated ranching systems, taking full responsibility for their business operations

This is not just about security; it is about food sovereignty, economic stability, and national survival.

We must protect our farmers, secure our communities, and restore confidence in agriculture as a viable and profitable venture. Young Nigerians must be encouraged and empowered to embrace agricultural entrepreneurship, supported by modern technology and structured systems.

A MOVEMENT FOR ALL NIGERIANS

We call on all well-meaning Nigerians to rise and be part of this historic movement. The Democratic Leadership Alliance stands today as the first and only ideologically grounded political party in Nigeria, committed to long-term transformation, not short-term political gains.

Nigeria is not a captured state, and it will never be.

No matter the challenges, no matter the resistance, we remain resolute. History teaches us that no night is so dark that it can stop the coming of the day.

OUR COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY

The responsibility to rebuild Nigeria does not lie with a few—it lies with all of us.

The Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA) is open to all well-meaning Nigerians seeking an ideological platform on which to pursue their vision and political aspirations. As a political party, we welcome as members statesmen and patriots whose faith in the Green-White-Green is unalterable. We urge you to register and join us in the great drive to birth a new day, a new dawn, and a new republic for the masses of our people.

As a political party and a clear-headed ideological platform, we urge Nigerians to come along with us as we organize rather than agonize, and make no mistake: we are committed to birthing a nation that works for all.

To those desirous of traveling this path of national redemption with us as a party member, party executive, or aspirant/candidate, we urge that you acquaint yourself with the vision, the policy drive, and the ideology of our great party by following and studying the thrust of DLA as expressed on our highly interactive website, www.dlanigeria.org. You are also advised to register online with DLA—the party with the solution to Nigeria’s leadership deficit.

We must reject:

• Corruption

• Political opportunism

• Ethnic and religious division

And embrace:

• Unity

• Discipline

• Innovation

• Purpose-driven leadership

CONCLUSION

The time has come to rewrite the story of our nation.

The time has come to build a Nigeria that works—for everyone.

Together, through courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment, we can secure our future.

Join us.
Stand with us.
Build with us.

Nigeria will rise again.

Signed
Barr. Samuel M. Memeh
National Chairman
Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA)

Chris Mustapha Nwaokobia Jnr.
National Publicity Secretary
Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA)