Decency Must Prevail: Reject Blackmail in Ogun Politics

By Ola Muritala

Yesterday, a baseless and absurd rumor circulated widely on social media, alleging that some party officials in Ogun State were being prepped for a ritual oath ahead of the forthcoming 2027 primaries. This could not be farther from the truth. Such fabricated stories are nothing but calculated propaganda crafted by disgruntled factions intent on using blackmail rather than ideas, service, or vision to distort our political landscape.

To the people of Ogun, there is a vital lesson to draw from this episode: blackmail is an attack on everyone. It degrades our politics, distracts from urgent concerns, and shifts our focus away from what truly matters — education for our children, employment opportunities for our youth, improved healthcare, robust infrastructure, and a future that we can all proudly own. When politics is overwhelmed by lies and character assassinations, real progress is stalled, and the destiny of our beloved state is put at risk.

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Therefore, we must categorically reject and denounce such toxic politics. Ogun State cannot advance if politics is defined by falsehoods and smear campaigns. True leadership is divinely ordained, not born of propaganda or scheming. By refusing to feed the fire of blackmail and by speaking out against it, we protect the dignity of our political process and the integrity of our democracy.

As the 2027 elections approach, let us unite and stand firm for honesty and truthfulness in our political discourse. Let the people of Ogun send a clear message that they are discerning and will not allow their politics to be cheapened by lies. This piece is not written in defense of any individual politician but as the sincere voice of a concerned indigene who believes Ogun deserves a politics grounded in truth, vision, and genuine service—not the desperation of blackmailers.