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Prof Iredia says Politicians Should Focus on Governance Not Future Elections
The Chancellor of the University of Communication in Benin City, Prof. Tonnie Iredia, has urged Nigerian politicians to shift their attention from constant talk about upcoming elections to the real business of governance.
Speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’ on Thursday, Iredia noted that political leaders often abandon the responsibilities of governance to focus on elections that may still be years away. He stressed that this constant obsession with campaigns and future ambitions robs the people of good leadership and meaningful development.
According to him, politics should have clear stages, campaigns, elections, the establishment of government structures, and then governance. Unfortunately, many leaders skip the most important stage by staying fixated on power rather than service.
Iredia also called on the media to play a stronger role in redirecting politicians to their duties. He said the press must set the agenda by reminding leaders that the time for campaigning is over and the priority now should be projects, policies, and results that directly impact the people.
“This is not the time to talk about who wants to contest again,” he said. “What Nigerians need to hear are the things being done in government, not the next political ambition.”
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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