Osun: EFCC and the war this week, By Festus Adedayo

The pre-dawn stillness of Enugu was shattered by a summons, pulling the author from sleep into the tense atmosphere of the State Government House. Serving as a media aide to Governor Chimaroke Nnamani, the author recounts frequent, abrupt calls that signaled the governor's anxieties. This particular night, the ADC's curt message, "The Lion is waiting for you," conveyed an urgent, somber mood.

The governor, known for his tough demeanor, appeared deeply troubled, his face etched with a dark grimace. The arrival of the Commissioner for Information, equally pale and apprehensive, underscored the gravity of the situation. The author, accustomed to these disruptions since 2003, notes how such familial tensions had become a routine part of his young family's life after relocating from Ibadan.

His role as a media strategist for "the Lion of Agbani" had apparently irked opposition figures, leading to pointed questions about his methods. The narrative sets the stage for a significant political crisis unfolding within the governor's inner circle, hinting at the high stakes and personal toll involved in navigating the corridors of power.