Beyond the Promise: Unpacking Makinde’s Pledge to End Ibadan’s Waste Crisis and the Politics of Environmental Governance
Governor Seyi Makinde has publicly committed to implementing a permanent solution to Ibadan's long-standing and pervasive waste management crisis, acknowledging his administration's six-year struggle with the issue. Beyond governance, he used a cross-political family wedding to underscore a critical distinction: politics is a game of competition, but governance is the serious business of serving all citizens, urging supporters toward tolerance. The event itself served as a powerful symbol that shared societal values and family unity must transcend partisan divisions. The core take











