OSUN ELECTION: BETWEEN HOPE AND FEAR
· Osun needs a leader with a plan to tackle the troubling tasks ahead, writes · ABIODUN KOMOLAFE · · Hope springs eternal, and with elections just days away to determine the next
The upcoming Osun State gubernatorial election presents a mix of hope and fear as voters search for a leader with a solid plan to address the state's pressing challenges. In a recent commentary, ABIODUN KOMOLAFE urges Osun residents to look beyond rhetoric and focus on a visionary leader who can tackle the state's socioeconomically wounded state.
Komolafe emphasizes that the next governor must be a thinker-leader, akin to a dove in temperament but wise as a serpent in decision-making. The article highlights several key areas the new government should prioritize, such as redefining the education system to prepare students for a fast-changing international economy, re-examining Nigeria's approach to small businesses, slimming down government machinery, and setting up a N1 billion annual investment fund to attract private investments and modernize economic activities.
Additionally, the article stresses the importance of revamping the health sector, incorporating telemedicine to bridge the rural-urban divide, and drawing inspiration from California's successful economic model. Komolafe concludes by questioning why the electoral campaigns have not addressed the historical significance of free education during the Action Group era led by Chief Obafemi Awolowo.
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