Abiodun Ladepo

An alumnus of the University of Ibadan (Nigeria) and Towson University and University of Maryland (both in the State of Maryland, USA), Ladepo is a former journalist with The Guardian. An extensively traveled employee of a US agency, he contributes from Los Angeles.
Nigeria Matters

Executive Kleptomania in Ekiti State

Abiodun Ladepo -
Have you ever been to Ekiti State? If you have, you will understand the depth of my consternation. Ekiti State is one of the poorest in the Federation. Other than a relatively higher percentage of Western education enjoyed by its people, the State has virtually nothing else going for it...
Life Abroad

I Will Always Love Nigeria

Abiodun Ladepo -
In spite of the very public war being waged by Nuhu Ribadu and the EFCC, elements of the Nigerian government still don't get the message. Out there in the Departure Hall of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, custom agents demand and receive bribes from hapless travelers...
Nigeria Matters

2007: Ndigbo’s Lack-Luster Clamor For The Presidency

Abiodun Ladepo -
Should Nigeria be electing its presidents based on zoning systems rather than competence? I think it is naïve to expect that at this still nascent stage of our democracy, our presidents should be elected based solely on competence...
Nigeria Matters

Obasanjo’s ‘Demise’: Celebrating a Pyrrhic Victory

Abiodun Ladepo -
In a society where people’s sense of history is not so warped; where heroes are recognized and adulated, where the generality of the populace is not led by the nose on fleeting celebrations, Obasanjo should be riding the high tide of appreciation for the sacrifices he has made for Nigeria...
Nigeria Matters

Oyo Gubernatorial Election: Adedibu Irrelevant In 2007?

Abiodun Ladepo -

The buccaneerish Lamidi Adedibu does not have a dog in the gubernatorial fight of 2007. Not yet, at least. With Adewusi running rings around Adedibu, Alao-Akala skeptical of Adedibu, Ladoja and Adeojo estranged with Adedibu, the marginalization of the Molete maestro seems to have begun in earnest...

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