25/10/2025
SAMUEL AGBARAPO AN ANT COMPARING ITSELF TO A POLITICAL GIANT ELEPHANT ~ MOSES ADESOLA OTUNLA
My attention has been drawn to recent comments credited to Hon. Samuel Adejumobi, popularly known as Agbarapo, concerning the political realignment of the distinguished former Deputy Chief Whip of the 7th Senate, Senator Hosea Ayoola Agboola (Alleluyah).
As someone who has, at various times, been privileged to learn under the political tutelage of both Senator Agboola and Hon. Agbarapo in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), I felt compelled to respond to recent comments that caught my
attention. My intention isn't to stir up bitterness but to bring balance and civility to our public discourse in Oke-Ogun.
First and foremost, it must be emphasized that freedom of political association is a constitutional right guaranteed to every Nigerian. The decision of Senator Agboola to move from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the another party was his democratic right. Aligning with one’s convictions is not a betrayal, it is the essence of political maturity and ideological clarity.
In the same spirit, I OTUNLA Adesola Moses have also freely chosen to follow the path of Senator Agboola, whose leadership integrity, inclusiveness, and commitment to the people of Oyo North have remained unwavering.
This decision is further informed by the deepening internal crisis currently rocking the PDP in Oyo State, which has eroded internal democracy and weakened the party’s cohesion in several local chapters.
I believe that leadership should be guided by principle, not sentiment. Senator Agboola’s track record from his meritorious service as Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters in two different administrations, to his outstanding tenure in the Senate, his instrumentation to sustainability of PDP in Oyo State and his continued grassroots development initiatives, stands as a beacon of public service worthy of emulation.
It is, therefore regrettable and I'm concerned that Hon. Agbarapo chose to use a school appreciation event to criticize Senator Agboola, someone who once mentored and supported him politically.
Such forums are better used to encourage educational progress, inspire young minds, and commend the school management’s commitment to nurturing resourceful youths from our zone, rather than descending into political grandstanding.
No responsible society advances by tearing down its benefactors. To seek political relevance by publicly ridiculing a leader who once provided you opportunities is not a mark of courage but of moral and strategic short-sightedness. Politics is about service and value, not about rewriting history or diminishing the legacy of others for temporary applause.
Oke-Ogun has so much potential, talented people, rich agricultural land, and intellectual resources. It's time for us to put aside our differences and work together towards progress. Let's have fact-based discussions that drive socio-economic growth and attract investments to our region.
As we approach a new phase in Oyo State politics, I urge all leaders Oke-Ogun to join hands in building a stronger, more united community. Let's rise above petty politics and work towards a brighter future for our region.
Let us channel our energies into attracting investments, promoting educational excellence, and ensuring Oke-Ogun continues to gain the recognition it deserves in the state’s strategic agenda.
In conclusion, call on all well-meaning Oke-Ogun sons and daughters to rise above petty politics and join hands in building a stronger, more united, and forward-looking political community.
Signed:
Moses Adesola Otunla
Ward 4, Irawo Owode
Atisbo Local Government,
Oyo State.
