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Akintokunbo A Adejumo

Akintokunbo A Adejumo

Akintokunbo Adejumo, a social and political commentator on Nigerian issues, lives and works in London, UK. He is a graduate of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria (1979) and University of Manitoba, Canada (1985). He also writes on topical issues for iNigerian.com and other newspapers and internet media including Nigeriaworld, Nigeria Today Online, Washington Nigerian Times, Wise News Today, etc.

  • An Imaginary Encounter with the President

    by Akintokunbo A Adejumo March 7, 2015
    by Akintokunbo A Adejumo

    ME: Sir, thank you for taking time to grant me this exclusive interview. I am grateful Sir. Mr PREZ: You’re welcome, my brother. ME: My first question is, do you …

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  • A Virulent Form of Absurdity: When Society and Politics go Insane

    by Akintokunbo A Adejumo February 22, 2015
    by Akintokunbo A Adejumo

    “Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it everywhere, diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying the wrong remedies.” —Groucho Marx “Politics, noun: A strife of interests masquerading as a …

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  • A Problem with the Truth: Of Certificates and No Certificates

    by Akintokunbo A Adejumo January 3, 2015
    by Akintokunbo A Adejumo

    I am a bit lost, in fact more than lost. I am aghast at the inanity and lack of decorum being spread around by the supposedly “educated” Nigerians, just because …

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  • An Irritating Apologue – Ibadan People Do Not “Serve” the Same Leader Twice

    by Akintokunbo A Adejumo December 17, 2014
    by Akintokunbo A Adejumo

    I always take exception and umbrage at hearing that slogan “Ibadan ki sin eniyan le’meji……”. (Ibadan people do not serve the same leader twice). What about other Oyo State people? …

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  • The Buhari Re-Emergence and some Implications for Nigeria

    by Akintokunbo A Adejumo December 15, 2014
    by Akintokunbo A Adejumo

    Shortly after the coup of December 1983 in Nigeria, in which the seemingly no-nonsense duo of General Muhammadu Buhari and General Babatunde Idiagbon took over by force the government of …

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  • From Execu-thieves to Law-breakers – A Tale of Greed, Egotism and Corruption

    by Akintokunbo A Adejumo November 23, 2014
    by Akintokunbo A Adejumo

    It always comes down to this. How selfish, greedy and insensitive can some of these our rulers be? They are parasites feeding fat on the blood of the people, causing …

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  • Nigeria 2015: Are We Broke, Getting Broke or Going For Broke?

    by Akintokunbo A Adejumo November 18, 2014
    by Akintokunbo A Adejumo

    The news going round is that Nigeria is broke. I, for one, do not believe that fallacy. However, if the treasury is indeed empty or nearing emptiness, then what it …

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  • A Flawed and Vague Sense of Morality and Conscience

    by Akintokunbo A Adejumo October 16, 2014
    by Akintokunbo A Adejumo

    “Ex-Governor Storms Capital; Declares Intention to Return to Government House” By the way, the above caption is mine. But I will not be surprised if many newspapers have this as …

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  • Corruption Has Caught Up With Us At Last – It is Inevitable

    by Akintokunbo A Adejumo May 19, 2014
    by Akintokunbo A Adejumo

    A corrupt society will constantly and consistently produce corrupt leaders or rulers. This is what has been happening in the depraved Nigerian society, and that is why we are, year-in …

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  • A President under Siege by His Own People

    by Akintokunbo A Adejumo May 19, 2014
    by Akintokunbo A Adejumo

    I would love to have confidence in him, but I find it difficult to rally round him, despite the fact I know about the debilitating and negative effects of all …

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  • All Loot and No Work Makes Me a Rich Man

    by Akintokunbo A Adejumo April 29, 2014
    by Akintokunbo A Adejumo

    If it is any consolation, it means kleptocracy is not unique to Nigeria; but I will not rejoice in that knowledge, as some people will be quick to point out …

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  • Missing – Why Is Our Money Always Missing?

    by Akintokunbo A Adejumo March 14, 2014
    by Akintokunbo A Adejumo

    As far as public money is concerned in Nigeria, the word MISSING has taken on a whole new sinister meaning. Every day, it is one massive amount (usually in billions, …

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  • The Evil That Men Do…Does Not Mean Anything in Nigeria

    by Akintokunbo A Adejumo March 8, 2014
    by Akintokunbo A Adejumo

    Most of our rulers (and the followers), probably due to some warped and debased genetic aberration do not seem to have any sense, understanding and appreciation of the difference between …

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  • A Little, Humble Tribute to Late Chief Segun Okeowo

    by Akintokunbo A Adejumo February 1, 2014
    by Akintokunbo A Adejumo

    We fought running battles with the Mobile Police stationed outside the gates of the University. Throughout the over a week that we boycotted classes, throwing stones and taunting the “godo-godos”, …

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  • Of Planes, Trains and (Armoured) Automobiles

    by Akintokunbo A Adejumo October 23, 2013
    by Akintokunbo A Adejumo

    The sense of insecurity or rather phobia of our rulers is due to the little conscience left in them, that made them feel guilty because inside them is that little …

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  • As We Observe, NOT Celebrate, Our 53rd Independence Anniversary

    by Akintokunbo A Adejumo October 2, 2013
    by Akintokunbo A Adejumo

    For me, our problems started with the military’s insidious and invidious incursion into governance in Nigeria. They caused the majority of our problems today. They divided us; they misruled us; …

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