Olufemi Babalola

Here is my watchword for 2025 “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding”. Proverbs 3:5.

This man sabi chop life. Onidoko 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

Politics requires more than good intentions and public sympathy. It requires foresight, strategy and the ability to recognise when you are being set up to play someone else's game.

Many people anticipated that Peter Obi would attempt to use the Flamingos situation to score political points. They saw it coming, and unfortunately, he played right into their hands. Call it whatever you want, but this is not the kind of political intelligence you expect from someone seeking the highest political office in the country. A smart politician should be able to read the room, anticipate political reactions, understand the implications of their actions and know when to engage and when to stay away. For me, this raises questions not just about his political judgement but also about the quality of strategic advisers and the calibre of people surrounding him.

Politics is not just about popularity; it is about strategy, intelligence, alliances, and timing.

Elections are not won on emotions; they are won through strategy, calculated moves and proper execution. You need to be several steps ahead of your opponents, understand their game, anticipate their moves and be prepared to go head-to-head when necessary. You also need the right people around you: people who will tell you the uncomfortable truth, distinguish facts from propaganda, understand when to speak and when to remain silent, and know how to play smart without revealing every card. Sometimes, you have to act like you know less than you actually do while quietly staying ahead of the game.

Akanbi was drilled, I don’t think any states governor both past and present had it tough like him.

Fashola, Ambode, SanwoOlu and Hamzat. I love when I see them together. I don’t think any states in Nigeria can relate to this.

We beat Ghana.

Shake it Off.

Let’s ride out