Pete Edochie’s interview and the Awolowo question, By Osmund Agbo

In an opinion piece titled 'Pete Edochie’s interview and the Awolowo question,' writer Osmund Agbo examines the historical legacy of Obafemi Awolowo in the context of a recent interview featuring veteran actor Pete Edochie. The discussion centers on Awolowo’s political career and his approach to governance during the Nigerian Civil War.

Agbo argues that the strategic intelligence, discipline, and long-term planning that characterized Awolowo’s political development were not abandoned during the war. Instead, the author contends that these administrative capabilities were redirected to serve the specific objectives of the conflict, framing Awolowo’s wartime actions as a continuation of his established political methodology.