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Ogun Government Faces Backlash over PA Jobs

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Ogun State Government faces backlash after appointing 1,200 aides, with critics warning of waste, redundancy and misplaced governance priorities

Supporters argue the move is a stroke of genius, insisting that each appointee sustains about ten dependents, spreading stipends and easing hardship across households.

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They claim the initiative will feed families and pump fresh life into local economies.

Yet psychologists and policy analysts caution that not all that glitters is gold. They warn that the strategy may be little more than a short-term sedative, offering bread today but hunger tomorrow.

When tenures end, families who have grown reliant on these stipends may wake up to deprivation, illustrating the old dilemma of giving fish rather than teaching people to fish.

The Ogun State Government also faces questions of efficiency. Governance, experts argue, thrives on clarity, not crowding.

Flooding the system with 1,200 aides risks confusion, redundancy and blurred accountability.

Without defined roles and measurable outcomes, the policy could scatter the blade of governance into blunt fragments that cut nothing.

Critics stress that true empowerment requires sustainable structures, not spectacles. Patronage-based appointments may stir applause, but they rarely strengthen institutions.

Instead of nourishing innovation and ambition, the scheme risks creating what psychologists describe as a “psychology of entitlement,” stifling the very creativity the state needs for long-term growth.

Financial analysts add a stark warning: the funds allocated for these aides could instead build schools, complete abandoned projects, equip hospitals, or fund youth enterprises with a far wider reach.

By robbing Peter to pay Paul, they argue, the state risks solving today’s problem at the expense of tomorrow’s prosperity.

The Ogun State Government may have acted with good intentions, but intentions are not strategy.

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A candle flickering in the wind cannot withstand the storms of economic reality. Ogun deserves policies that multiply bread, not distribute crumbs policies built on rock, not sand.

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Any Ambition Against Senator Nwoko’s Second Term Bid Is Selfish, Unnecessary —APC Chieftain

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As Senator Ned Nwoko positions for a return to the National Assembly, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Emmanuel Eboh, has described any opposing ambition as self- serving, unnecessary  and detrimental to the peace and development of Delta North Senatorial District.

Speaking in an interview in Abuja, Chief Eboh, a former civil commissioner in Delta State, said Senator Nwoko continues to enjoy widespread goodwill and the support of the people of Delta North, popularly known as Anioma.

While acknowledging that political aspirations are legitimate in a democratic setting, Eboh cautioned against what he termed the “unacceptable drift towards turning politics into a family enterprise and a tool for power control and manipulation.”

He called on residents of Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency and the wider Delta North district to resist  “the inordinate ambition of some Shylock politicians driven by selfish motives and unrestrained personal interests.”

The APC stalwart warned that personality-driven ambitions, rather than people-oriented leadership, could
lead to  avoidable rivalry and division within Delta North.

Chief Eboh maintained that Senator Nwoko’s performance in office has been commendable and deserving of re-election, citing key interventions in rural road construction, electrification, education, potable water supply, and empowerment programmes.

He further highlighted the senator’s sustained advocacy for the recognition and identity of Anioma, noting that it was “unprecedented in the political history of the district”.

According to him, “Senator Nwoko has not only met expectations but surpassed them. He deserves re-election, particularly given the fact that the core constitutional responsibility of a senator is lawmaking for the good governance of the nation.”

Eboh said the people of Delta North regard Nwoko as a progressive leader who embodies unity and dignity across Anioma, stressing that he should not be distracted by unnecessary political contestation.

He reaffirmed that the senator’s commitment to the growth and development of Anioma remains unwavering and urged constituents to sustain their support for his return to the Senate.

The APC chieftain also called for continued backing of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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Nasir El-Rufai Granted Bail by Federal High Court

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Nasir El-Rufai Bail Federal High Court granted as the former Kaduna governor secures bail while facing corruption-related charges

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