Drama in the house as Obaseki, Ize-Iyamu attend BBC debate

Eminent There was a mild drama on Friday evening during a debate organised by BBC News Pidgin for candidates in the September 19 Edo State Governorship Election as Governor Godwin Obaseki excused himself from the debate just at the beginning.

Governor Obaseki asked the moderator and his co-panelists to allow his deputy, Philip Shaibu, to continue the debate in his stead. This development drew the ire of the All Progressives Congress candidate, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, who objected to the idea, insisting that he would not debate with Shaibu.

Obaseki said, “First, I wan’ thank una say una invite me come this programme, make we debate among ourselves, make we fit talk wetin we wan do for the people of Edo State. “But make I first start by apologising. You see, as I dey now, I no dey Benin. I had to travel on emergency this evening come somewhere. And the meeting dey very important. But abi tell una, so my deputy dey on ground. E no get anything wey I dey do wey im no know. “So, I say out of respect, make I first do this opening round, I will rush go the meeting, and hopefully my deputy go continue.” Reacting, Ize-Iyamu said, “Abeg make I talk small for wetin Governor Obaseki talk. This debate na for governorship candidates, no be wetin den dey delegate. If he no go fit stay, he no go fit stay. “But say he wan’ comot make im deputy go come dey follow us debate, I no get hand for that one. If he no dey ready, make im no say, he no wan’ debate with us. But if he wants to debate, he has to stay but me no go sit down with im deputy. If na deputy own, I go call my deputy make im come talk with im deputy. No be me and im deputy dey debate, na governorship debate.” Obaseki later left Ize-Iyamu and Jones Osagiobare of the Young Progressives Party to continue with the debate. His deputy, Shaibu, did not, however, feature at the debate but the governor resurfaced after about an hour, towards the end of the debate. The two major candidates in the election had on Sunday shunned a governorship debate organisation by the Esan Development and Transformation Initiative which was moderated by the Senior Pastor of Lagos-based church Trinity House, Ituah Ighodalo.

Comments

RAISE MEN THAT RAISE MEN

"Raise men in men, as only men grows men, you won't continue to be strong always. For the strength of a nation is not in its military might, nor in its technological advancements, but in the character of its citizens. The future belongs to those who are willing to nurture, to guide, and to empower the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and change-makers. As we strive to build a better world, let us recognize that true strength lies not in dominance, but in vulnerability; not in power, but in compassion; and not in individual greatness, but in collective progress. Let us raise men who are vulnerable enough to show emotion, courageous enough to stand for what is right, and resilient enough to weather life's storms. Let us raise men who will lift others up, who will listen, and who will lead with empathy and kindness. For when we raise men who embody these qualities, we create a world where everyone can thrive, regardless of gender, race, or background. A world where s...

check more »

ALL IS VANITY BY COMRADE ABDUL-KAREEM YUSUF OPEYEMI

"Vanity upon vanity, all is vanity. The relentless pursuit of fleeting pleasures, the never-ending chase of earthly treasures, the ceaseless striving for temporary glory. We toil, we labor, we struggle, but for what? Is it not to grasp the wind, to clasp the mist, to hold the sand between our fingers? For in the end, what remains? What endures? Not the riches we accumulate, nor the titles we wear, nor the praise we receive. Not the kingdoms we build, nor the empires we conquer. For when the dust settles, and the ages pass, what remains is the legacy of our hearts. The love we shared, the kindness we showed, the compassion we gave. So let us not be fooled by vanity's siren call. Let us not be seduced by the fleeting allure of earthly glory. For true greatness lies not in what we accumulate, but in what we give. Let us invest in the eternal, not the ephemeral. Let us build bridges, not monuments. Let us sow seeds of love, not harvests of fame." By Comr. Abdulkareem Yusuf ...

check more »

Unsaintly Judging Saints: The Dangers of Hasty Criticism

In our pursuit of spiritual excellence, we often find ourselves judging revered figures, forgetting their humanity. This phenomenon, dubbed "unsaintly judging," can have far-reaching consequences. It's essential to recognize the dangers of hasty criticism and cultivate empathy. *The Dangers of Judging Saints* 1. *Spiritual Hubris*: Believing ourselves superior, we judge others' faith, neglecting our flaws. 2. *Lack of Empathy*: Forgetting their struggles, we criticize their mistakes, disregarding their context. 3. *Misrepresentation*: Cherry-picked flaws distort their true character, creating unfair perceptions. 4. *Discouragement*: Criticism can deter others from spiritual pursuits, fostering disillusionment. 5. *Self-Reflection Neglect*: Focusing on others' flaws, we overlook our own, hindering personal growth. *Consequences of Unsaintly Judgment* 1. *Division and Discord*: Criticism fuels conflict, damaging communal harmony. 2. *Spiritual Growth Hindrance*: Jud...

check more »

Irreducible Eminent

Search This Blog