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Accord Party Is Spreading Like Wildfire In Ogun State-Asojuoba Michael Adesanya
Asojuoba Micheal Adesanya, a management consultant, ICT expert and a core member to the fast-rising Accord Party, in an interview revealed how Accord Party was formed, why it was formed and also talked about what the party has in store for the coming years.
Excerpts:
Can we meet you?
I am a Management Consultant and an ICT expert with passion for a more qualitative life and greater Nigeria via politics. I cut my teeth in politics during the days of UPN at Isara Remo and we were then like the footsoldiers of Baba Olanihun Ajayi and Chief Dele Awoniyi both of blessed memory. I later moved into NRC and much later PDP. However, due to the protracted crisis that has engulfed PDP for some years now some of us felt it was time to move on for the crisis had dragged on for unnecessarily too long and yet there is still no respite in sight for the party.
Some of us who shared this sentiment started what we called Ogun Integrity Group and Dr. Doyin Okupe is our arrowed. Our thrust is integrity which Yoruba called Omoluwabi and after mobilizing well enough across the length and breadth of Ogun State we felt that we should take it further to another level and that is how Accord party which is now spreading like wildfire in the harmattan came to be in the State. The two giant parties, APC and PDP have failed the electorates and are also having so much of internal wrangling to contend with rather than facing the business of good governance for the masses, so Accord party remain the choice for the people.
Dr. doyin Okupe, the arrowhead of this party is said to have no political worth in the state and that he had never won his ward at iperu while in PDP….
(Cuts in)… that’s not true, Dr. Okupe has always been very vibrant and active in the politics of Ogun State, you can ask Hon. Ladi Adebutu who is from Iperu as Dr, Okupe. He single handedly brought PDP to Ogun State long before the likes of Otunba Gbenga Daniel, Dapo Abiodun and many others came on board. The challenge here is that while at the federal level, he would rather prefer to give his advice than seen to be contending powers with the people at the State. He has all his foot soldiers across the State.
What is Accord bringing to the table for the people of Ogun State?
The thrust of this party is integrity or better still, Omoluwabi in Yoruba parlance. Whatever you do with the consciousness of Omoluwabi or integrity will always stand out. On this note Accord will not tell lies, we won’t impose candidates as there will be level playing ground for everybody. Additionally, Accord is the party of the younger generations, we believe it is the time the youth began talking their rightful position in the leadership of this nation and so all the youths in Ogun State and beyond are most welcome. We are also going to do a lot in terms of a allowing the women not to only have their say but also have their ways, in other words, they will be proportionately represented in all our activities and programmes.
What has been the acceptance like since accord berthed in the State?
Very, very encouraging. Many who had sat back are now saying well, if political of integrity has returned we want to be part of this brand politics and they have been coming in drove. We have people from PDP,ACP and many other parties, so it really can only get better. It’s more of coalition of sort and that is why we are having confidence that God be by our side, Accord party will wrestle power from incumbent APC in the State in 2019. In fact, some of the governorship aspirant in the State have knocked at our door and that is to tell you that the party is really gaining the ground.
HOW true is the report that Accord party is about Dr.okupe’s governorship ambition?
That’s another lie, Dr Okupe aspired last to be the governor of the State about 15 year ago. If at all he wants to contest now, then we should be talking about the President and nothing else.
What is your assessment of APC government in the State?
It’s terrible because it has been a government not base on integrity or omoluabi, we have all realized that it’s a government of deceit and outright falsehood. This is a government that will rather waste about 2.8 billion naira on a model school in my own local government which is now haven of animals whereas a quarter of that money would have been used to rehabilitate the existing schools in the local government and make them model. It’s really been a government of waste. Where the free education and free health is programmes the party promised? Accord is out to change all this and that is why many people should come on board to join hands with Accord and chase away this government of falsehood.
When did you say the formal launch of the party will hold?
By the grace of God, the formal launch of the party and commissioning of our party secretariat will be on the 29th of August at Abeokuta. It’s been planned to be a very colourful and big event that will attract various dignitaries across the country, Accord has really come to stay for the good progressives in the State.
Is Accord party buying into Yewa Agenda as touching 2019 governorship contest in Ogun State?
The party is yet to make its official position known on that but we definitely sympathize with them however, personally, if it’s within my power I would have wished the next governor of the State comes from Ogun West Senatorial Districts. Unfortunately, the people concerned have also not been walking the talk. Rather than rally round their own, you see their leaders throwing weight behind aspirants from other zones. They must really re-organise their house, I mean they must be united in purpose and show the seriousness this onerous task deserve.
Nigeria’s Inflation Drops to 15.10% as NBS Reports Deflationary Trend
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate declined to 15.10 per cent in January 2026, marking a significant drop from 27.61 per cent recorded in January 2025, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics.
The report also showed that month-on-month inflation recorded a deflationary trend of –2.88 per cent, representing a 3.42 percentage-point decrease compared to December 2025. Analysts say the development signals easing price pressures across key sectors of the economy.
Food inflation stood at 8.89 per cent year-on-year, down from 29.63 per cent in January 2025. On a month-on-month basis, food prices declined by 6.02 per cent, reflecting lower costs in several staple commodities.
The data suggests a sustained downward trajectory in inflation over the past 12 months, pointing to improving macroeconomic stability.
The administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has consistently attributed recent economic adjustments to ongoing fiscal and monetary reforms aimed at stabilising prices, boosting agricultural output, and strengthening domestic supply chains.
Economic analysts note that while the latest figures indicate progress, sustaining the downward trend will depend on continued policy discipline, exchange rate stability, and improvements in food production and distribution.
The January report provides one of the clearest indications yet that inflationary pressures, which surged in early 2025, may be moderating.
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate declined to 15.10 per cent in January 2026, marking a significant drop from 27.61 per cent recorded in January 2025, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics.
The report also showed that month-on-month inflation recorded a deflationary trend of –2.88 per cent, representing a 3.42 percentage-point decrease compared to December 2025. Analysts say the development signals easing price pressures across key sectors of the economy.
Food inflation stood at 8.89 per cent year-on-year, down from 29.63 per cent in January 2025. On a month-on-month basis, food prices declined by 6.02 per cent, reflecting lower costs in several staple commodities.
The data suggests a sustained downward trajectory in inflation over the past 12 months, pointing to improving macroeconomic stability.
The administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has consistently attributed recent economic adjustments to ongoing fiscal and monetary reforms aimed at stabilising prices, boosting agricultural output, and strengthening domestic supply chains.
Economic analysts note that while the latest figures indicate progress, sustaining the downward trend will depend on continued policy discipline, exchange rate stability, and improvements in food production and distribution.
The January report provides one of the clearest indications yet that inflationary pressures, which surged in early 2025, may be moderating.
Alpha Morgan to Host 19th Economic Review Webinar
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GTBank Launches Quick Airtime Loan at 2.95%
Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd (GTBank), the flagship banking franchise of GTCO Plc, Africa’s leading financial services group, today announced the launch of Quick Airtime Loan, an innovative digital solution that gives customers instant access to airtime when they run out of call credit and have limited funds in their bank accounts, ensuring customers can stay connected when it matters most.
In today’s always-on world, running out of airtime is more than a minor inconvenience. It can mean missed opportunities, disrupted plans, and lost connections, often at the very moment when funds are tight, and options are limited. Quick Airtime Loan was created to solve this problem, offering customers instant access to airtime on credit, directly from their bank. With Quick Airtime Loan, eligible GTBank customers can access from ₦100 and up to ₦10,000 by dialing *737*90#. Available across all major mobile networks in Nigeria, the service will soon expand to include data loans, further strengthening its proposition as a reliable on-demand platform.
For years, the airtime credit market has been dominated by Telcos, where charges for this service are at 15%. GTBank is now changing the narrative by offering a customer-centric, bank-led digital alternative priced at 2.95%. Built on transparency, convenience and affordability, Quick Airtime Loan has the potential to broaden access to airtime, deliver meaningful cost savings for millions of Nigerians, and redefine how financial services show up in everyday life, not just in banking moments.
Commenting on the product launch, Miriam Olusanya, Managing Director of Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd, said: “Quick Airtime Loan reflects GTBank’s continued focus on delivering digital solutions that are relevant, accessible, and built around real customer needs. The solution underscores the power of a connected financial ecosystem, combining GTBank’s digital reach and lending expertise with the capabilities of HabariPay to deliver a smooth, end-to-end experience. By leveraging unique strengths across the Group, we are able to accelerate innovation, strengthen execution, and deliver a more integrated customer experience across all our service channels.”
Importantly, Quick Airtime Loan highlights GTCO’s evolution as a fully diversified financial services group. Leveraging HabariPay’s Squad, the solution reinforces the Group’s ecosystem proposition by bringing together banking, payment technology, and digital channels to deliver intuitive, one-stop experiences for customers.
With this new product launch, Guaranty Trust Bank is extending its legacy of pioneering digital-first solutions that have redefined customer access to financial services across the industry, building on the proven strength of its widely adopted QuickCredit offering and the convenience of the Bank’s iconic *737# USSD Banking platform.
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