Michael Oluwagbemi II

Popularly known as Busanga, Michael Oluwagbemi II writes for various electronic and print publications. Some ask him why he writes, others ask him, "why even bother?" Well, to them both he says, "I don't know". "All I know, and am absolutely sure of, is that the written word is an art and a science; and that there is no worse abortion than the destruction of a pregnant idea which is only given birth to in definitive form when such is submitted to the records of posterity. It is my hope that every reader comes away with a refreshing perspective, be it on politics, human interactions or international relations. A world where we all do our part, and strive to leave the earth better than we met it, is one with less not more government. But, more and definitely more, encompassing compassion and empathy: in words, actions and vision". Michael resides in the state of Texas. Visit him at his blog on busanga.com

Should One Respect the Office or the Politician?

Can we insult Olusegun Obasanjo without denigrating the Presidency? Can Olusegun Obasanjo fight Atiku Abubakar without dragging the exalted office of the Vice President into the mud?

Democracy Do Nigeria Good

It is apparent that after seven plus years of waffling, missing, walking, limping, grins and cheers, democracy has by and large been good to Nigeria...

Soyinka’s Eruption and Nigeria’s Opposition Infantilism

The insertion of certain voices of reason into public discourse usually changes not only the tone of that conversation but the direction. Professor Wole Soyinka's recent eruption, I'm afraid, has shown the persisting lack of discernment that pervades the moribund opposition movement in Nigeria...

Many Ups, Few Downs for the Nigerian Judiciary

In the past, I have had cause to praise the Nigerian judiciary for due diligence and hard work. Under normal circumstances, I am the last person you want to look up to for words of praise for any branch of government...

2006: The Year in Review

For Nigerians, this has been an exceptional year in political and socio-economic terms. The year represents perhaps the last month before birth, the last bridge before the destination on our road to either full blown democracy or national crisis...

Yar’Adua: Another Greek Gift from Militricians

Yar'Adua represents a continuation of a culture of mediocrity, a relegation of meritocracy for expediency and the victory of manipulation over strategy. Yar'Adua is not the best Nigeria can offer moving forward...

My Woman Called Me Today

Women and their conniving abilities never cease to surprise me. Even the best of them, as soon as you think you have them all figured out na so dem go spring you surprise...

Why a Revolution will Never Happen in Nigeria

Nigeria is a country in dire need of a revolution or something close to it. It is my opinion that the seeming inability to sustain revolution in Nigeria is twin: one is the nature of our leadership and second, is the nature of the followership…

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