Before you talk

26/02/2026

The wisdom and political awareness of Iseyin people are exactly what have continued to drive development in the town. It shows clearly that thousands of Iseyin indigenes are not politically blind and they are certainly not ungrateful. We understand governance, we understand performance and we understand accountability.

Criticising Iseyin will not reduce its influence. In fact, it only highlights how important the town is politically. Iseyin voters are independent-minded we vote for who we believe is right not just because of party affiliation or indigene sentiment. And we reward performance while holding leaders accountable when they fall short.

One undeniable fact is this, no serious political candidate will ever talk down on Iseyin because they know Iseyin is a major determinant in elections. Every candidate seeks Iseyin’s support because it matters.

Iseyin chooses leaders based on competence and that is our strength.

Mujeebah Kemisola Hamzat
Abubakr Subomi Kolawole
Adeola Dele
Mumeen Tosin Azeez

22/02/2026

Before you talk

22/02/2026

Nigeria is not poor because we lack resources. Nigeria is struggling because of the mistakes we repeatedly make during elections.

Every election season, emotions rise, tribal sentiments awaken, religious bias increases, and stomach infrastructure becomes louder than conscience. Instead of asking serious questions about competence, capacity, character and track record, many of us vote based on party loyalty, ethnicity, temporary gifts or empty promises. And after the election, we complain for four years.

This cycle has cost us development.

Bad leadership affects everything, the economy, education, security, healthcare and even the moral fabric of society. When we elect leaders who are unprepared, unaccountable or disconnected from the suffering of the people, we should not expect miracles. We should expect hardship.

Look around:
Inflation rises.
Jobs are scarce.
Small businesses struggle.
Basic amenities become luxury.
Communities like Iseyin feel the weight of neglect.

Yet, we still gather to praise politicians for doing what is already their duty.

When a leader repairs one road, we celebrate.
When salaries are paid late but eventually paid, we clap.
When they commission projects funded by taxpayers’ money, we chant their names.

Why are we praising people for doing the bare minimum with our own money?

Leadership is not charity. Governance is not favor. Development is not a gift — it is a responsibility.

The real problem is not only the politicians. It is also the mindset of the voters. We normalize mediocrity. We defend failure. We attack critics instead of demanding accountability.

Until we change how we vote, how we think and how we hold leaders accountable, progress will continue to regress.

Elections are not about who shouts the loudest.
They are about who can solve problems.

We must stop emotional voting.
We must stop worshipping politicians.
We must stop settling for crumbs.

Nigeria deserves visionary leadership.
Our children deserve better infrastructure.
Our businesses deserve policies that help them grow.
Our communities from Abuja to Iseyin deserve dignity.

The future of this nation will not change by prayers alone. It will change when citizens become informed, courageous and principled voters.

The next election is not just about power.
It is about the direction of our nation.

Let us think twice.

22/02/2026