There are moments when we must pause and ask: What kind of future are we building for ourselves and our children?
For too long, many of us have watched from the sidelines. We complain about unemployment, poor infrastructure, failing schools, and the struggles of farmers and small businesses. But after complaining, many do nothing. We don’t vote, attend meetings, or ask questions, simply concluding that nothing will ever change.
I understand that frustration. But communities cannot change when their people completely withdraw.
That is why I have been paying attention to Wale Kuku. Truth be told, Ijebuland has rarely had a leader of such high intellect, exposure, and drive step forward—someone who, even before holding public office, has already implemented far-reaching programs in wealth creation, education, and community development.
Through New Generation, we have seen thousands receive JAMB support, digital training for youth and teachers, agricultural programs for farmers, and vital interventions for artisans, market women, and widows.
These initiatives matter because development is ultimately about people. A scholarship changes a child’s future. A business grant gives an entrepreneur another chance. A digital skill creates a new way to earn. Individually these may seem small, but connected, they build an ecosystem of opportunity.
In Ijebuland, our conversation needs to shift. Not just “Who is contesting?” but:
* What has this person actually built?
* What ideas and experience do they demonstrate?
* What kind of future are they proposing?
* What role am I willing to play?
Leadership isn’t just about the person seeking office; it is about those who choose to participate. If you don’t vote or ask questions, others will decide for you.
This is not a call for blind loyalty. It is a call to look beyond slogans and examine records, character, and results. I have watched Wale Kuku—a businessman and tech professional—grow increasingly involved in community development. Whether one agrees with every idea, this journey deserves serious examination.
Our future is too important to leave entirely to politicians. It belongs to all of us.
Stop complaining from the sidelines. Get informed, ask questions, study the records, and participate. When the time comes, exercise your civic responsibility based on your own judgment.
Ijebu’s future will not be built by one man alone. It will be built by people who decide their community is worth their attention.