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Tell Buhari Nigerians are Hungry, Gani Adams Tasks Femi Adesina
The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba land, Chief Gani Adams, on Thursday took on the Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, on the claim that life had improved under Buhari’s watch.
This was as Prof Akin Onigbinde described the statistics on Buhari’s achievements as “the reality that we cannot see.”
The three men were among speakers at the 2nd annual lecture of Freedom Online, which held in Ikeja, Lagos on Thursday.
At the event, which had the Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, as guest speaker, both Adesina and Adams were guests of honour while Onigbinde was the keynote speaker.
Among other dignitaries on the occasion were former governors of Ogun and Abia states, Otunba Gbenga Daniel and Dr Orji Uzor Kalu, respectively.
Adesina had reeled out statistics on the achievements of the Buhari’s administration since 2015, saying only those who chose to be wilfully blind would not acknowledge government’s achievements.
Adesina said under Buhari’s watch in 2017, Nigeria’s agricultural export grew by 180.7 per cent; while raw materials export in the same year rose by 150.2 per cent.
“Before we export, it means that, to a large extent, we have satisfied domestic demand,” he said.
He added that rice importation had reduced by 90 per cent, saving the country billions of dollars on a daily basis.
“How about the stock market in 2017? The Nigerian stock market ended as one of the best performing in the world.
“Five million new taxpayers were added since 2016,” Adesina said, adding that between 2016 and 2017 government spent N2.7tn on infrastructure, “unprecedented in Nigeria’s history.”
Adesina said it was only those playing politics that would claim not to have seen or felt the impact of government’s achievements.
“If you choose to be wilfully blind, even if they put something in your face you won’t be able to see it,” the presidential spokesman said.
But in his remarks, Adams said though Adesina’s analysis was beautiful, it meant little to the man on the street.
He said, “You made a very good analysis, but by the time we check it, I know you are a very honest person and you are telling us the truth, but with this analysis, I think the grass-roots people should feel the government; they should feel the impact of government by all means.
“I am a regular traveller; I’ve travelled to about 46 countries and I know what is happening in the developed world and when you see most of their economic analysts, they won’t tell you what they are doing theoretically but you will see what is happening.”
He, therefore, called on Adesina to go back to Abuja and tell the President that the people were hungry.
He said, “When my brother, Mr Femi Adesina was making the analysis, it got to a point, I was so shocked because I know the background of my brother, Femi Adesina, as a brilliant journalist. When he was at The Sun Newspaper, you’d love to read his articles and for trying to package their government, I was not surprised.”
Turning to Adesina, the Aare Ona Kakanfo said, “But I want you to pass this message to the President because I remember when President Goodluck Jonathan was in power, he said when they are in that Villa, it’s just like being in a prison or a cage; they don’t know what is happening at the grass roots. But coming to this event, we need to pass this information that you can tell Mr President that Nigerians are suffering. Ebi n pa awon ara ilu (the people are hungry).”
Earlier, Onigbinde had described Adesina’s analysis as “the reality that we cannot see.”
Onigbinde said, “I welcome my friend, Adesina, telling us the reality we cannot see; we are not wearing glasses, these are things I encounter on a daily basis. I have heard about the Metro Rice in Ogun State, I saw it only on television; it is not in Daleko Market and the rice is also not in Kuto.
“I live in Bodija, I can’t see this rice. But Femi is my brother, he has a duty to direct our gaze to what we cannot see and we begin to see things in our imagination.”
In his lecture, Fayemi, who was represented by his Special Adviser on Investment and Trade, Mr Akin Oyebode, said Nigeria must commit huge investment to health care and education.
He said, “No economy can develop without a healthy and competent workforce. Therefore, education and health care are critical social investments required to develop our nation. This is why we must continue to expand the health insurance and ensure that the poorest people get coverage.”
The Punch
Returnee Yoruba self-actualization activist, Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho, has been fingered in recent attacks carried out against numerous estate firms in Ibadan, according to a statement by management of Adron Homes Limited.
The statement reads as follows:
“Barely one month after basking in the euphoria of a presidential pardon and dramatic return from exile, Yoruba Nation firebrand Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has plunged Ibadan into fresh crisis mode, this time unleashing his loyalists on real estate companies across the ancient city in a reign of terror that has left developers trembling.
“In a chilling replay of his combative past, Igboho has been spotted storming construction sites with a war convoy of over 15 vehicles, flanked by armed boys who descend on unsuspecting real estate firms like a swarm of locusts, shutting down operations and demanding settlement before companies can breathe. The latest incident, which occurred on Monday, saw Igboho and his gang invade the premises of a prominent real estate development firm, halting work completely and subjecting terrified staff to a torrent of fire and brimstone as workers fled for safety. At the same time, the activist read the riot act, warning them to pay up or pack up.
“What has sent shockwaves through Ibadan’s business community is Igboho’s repeated boast that he is operating with the full backing of no less a personality than the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja. Witnesses at the Monday invasion quoted him as brandishing the royal endorsement like a sledgehammer, daring anyone to challenge his authority while claiming that Oba Ladoja is his father and nobody can touch him in Ibadan, leaving many to wonder whether the revered first-class monarch is aware of the manner in which his name is being invoked to intimidate hardworking investors.
“The irony is painfully stark because only weeks ago, Igboho was singing a different tune entirely, pleading with the Olubadan, Ooni of Ife, and Olugbon of Orile Igbon to secure his freedom from the presidency, expressing gratitude for their intervention, and promising to be a force for good upon his return. Yet, today he appears to have become the very insecurity he once condemned with his targets shifted from alleged criminal elements to law-abiding real estate developers creating jobs and building communities.
“But the real estate sector is not taking this lying down as the company at the centre of Monday’s invasion has fired the first salvo in what promises to be a legal war, engaging the prestigious Afe Babalola law firm to seek urgent redress in court while their petition, which also heads to the Inspector General of Police, Oyo State Governor, National Assembly, and even the President’s office, alleges grave threats to life and demands that Igboho be restrained from further disruptions.
“Legal experts confirm that the move signals a no-nonsense approach with the company insisting that business cannot be held hostage by anyone regardless of their political connections or previous notoriety. While some dismiss Igboho’s resurgence as mere grandstanding, others recall his shady antecedents, the thuggery, the terror, the bloody raid on his Ibadan home in 2021 that left three aides dead, and his dramatic flight into exile, making his threats impossible to ignore.
“Community leaders and concerned citizens are now calling on Oba Ladoja to publicly disown whatever Igboho is doing in his name because the Olubadan is a respected institution and not a shield for intimidation, with one business owner fuming that if Igboho truly respects the monarch, he should stop dragging his revered stool into this mess.
“With petitions mounting and the legal machinery grinding into action, the big question remains whether Sunday Igboho is testing the waters or this is the beginning of another dark chapter in Ibadan’s real estate landscape, and for now developers are watching their backs, workers are looking over their shoulders, and the ancient city holds its breath waiting to see whether the law will catch up with a man who once fled Nigeria under a hail of bullets only to return and allegedly unleash fresh hell on the very people trying to build it.”
Anglican Methodist Modern/Secondary School, Ajagba, Oyo, has announced its 70th Founder’s Day Anniversary, a landmark celebration dedicated to honouring the institution’s rich heritage, academic excellence, and enduring legacy of character development.
The week-long celebration, scheduled to hold from Monday, March 30 to Saturday, April 4, 2026, will bring together alumni, staff, students, and well-wishers from across Nigeria and beyond in a grand reunion and series of commemorative events.
Activities lined up for the anniversary include:
Reunion and Get-Together of Old Students
Thanksgiving Service
Commissioning of Development Projects
Cultural and Social Activities
Sporting Events
Public Lectures and Awards Ceremony
Grand Dinner and Special Entertainment
The Central Planning Committee, under the leadership of Mr. Olunloyo Olabode (Chairman), is coordinating preparations to ensure a memorable and impactful celebration.
Other key officials include:
Mr. Azzez Oladejo – Secretary, Central Planning Committee
Rev. Adepoju Ezekiel Babatunde – National President
Dr. Lasisi Yusuff Bolaji – National Secretary
Members of the public, alumni, stakeholders, and friends of the institution are warmly invited to participate in this historic milestone celebration.
Photo Op
From left: AMSOOSA National Secretary, Dr. Yusuff Bolaji LASISI; National President, Reverend Ezekiel Babatunde Adepoju; Principal School 1, Mr. M. Adekunle; Principal School 2 Senior, Mrs. H. Oluokun; Principal School 2 Junior, Mr. L. Oluwagbemi; Chairman 70th Founder’s Day Planning Committee, Mr. Olabode Victor Olunloyo. From Left Rear: Representatives of Year Set Coordinators Mr. Basit Ilo and Mr. Rasaq Babatunde Lasisi
For further enquiries, contact:
Chairman, Central Planning Committee – 08034916272
Secretary, Central Planning Committee – 08060055464
National President – 08034649564
National Secretary – 08164717355
Together We Soar!
The Pad Me A Girl Empowerment Foundation, in partnership with Access Bank, has carried out a multi-location humanitarian outreach under the “Access Pad Me A Girl 2.0” initiative, reaching vulnerable girls and women across Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in Abuja, Benue, and Nasarawa States from February 6th to 9th, 2026.
The weekend outreach covered Area 1 IDP Camp, Durumi (Abuja), Ortese IDP Camp (Benue State), and Kadarko IDP Camp (Nasarawa State), with a focus on promoting menstrual dignity, education, and basic welfare support for displaced girls and women.
During the outreach, beneficiaries received reusable sanitary pads, exercise books, writing materials, food items, and other essential supplies aimed at easing the daily challenges faced by residents of the camps.
Speaking on the outreach, the Convener of Pad Me A Girl Empowerment Foundation, Theresa Moses, said the initiative was driven by a commitment to ensure that no girl is denied dignity or education because of her menstrual cycle or circumstances of displacement.
“Access Pad Me A Girl 2.0 is about restoring dignity, confidence, and opportunity to girls and women who have been displaced. Menstrual hygiene is not a privilege; it is a basic right. Through this partnership with Access Bank, we are not only providing reusable pads but also hope, education, and reassurance that these girls are seen and supported,” Moses stated.
She added that the inclusion of educational materials and food items was a deliberate effort to address the broader needs of girls in IDP camps, noting that menstrual support must go hand in hand with education and welfare.
The Foundation described its partnership with Access Bank as a strong example of how corporate organizations can support sustainable grassroots interventions that create lasting impact in vulnerable communities.
Beneficiaries and camp officials expressed appreciation for the outreach, describing it as timely and impactful, particularly for young girls who often miss school due to lack of menstrual products and learning materials.
The Access Pad Me A Girl 2.0 outreach is part of the Foundation’s ongoing nationwide efforts to combat period poverty and support vulnerable girls, with plans to extend the initiative to more IDP camps and underserved communities across Nigeria.
