Let me put a caveat at the outset. Firstly, I was Dr. Jimoh Ibrahim’s coursemate at OAU almost four decades ago. In addition, he made me the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Nicon Insurance Ltd a couple of years ago. However, I do not intend to relinquish or surrender my freedom of expression based on my relationship with him. I am aware that armchair critics of Sonala’s ilk will latch onto this relationship to paint this write-up as parochial or biased.I owe them no apologies. Typically, the fact that I come from the same ethnic stock as Jimoh Ibrahim, whom we fondly call ‘Araba’, will not be a barrier to my right of expression. I was inundated with a flurry of calls and texts by friends and associates yesterday morning, and some of them sent me a PDF copy of the article. An initial cursory glance revealed that the contents consist of distorted facts and baseless claims, as well as a rehash of old allegations which Sonala now peddles as true. A...
By Wale Obanigba, Esq. The appointment of Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations marks an important moment in the country’s diplomatic engagement on the global stage. A seasoned businessman, legal scholar, and politician, Ibrahim brings a blend of intellectual depth, international exposure, and legislative experience that positions him strongly for the role. Before this appointment, Ibrahim served as a Senator representing Ondo South in the Nigerian Senate, where he chaired the Senate Committee on Inter-Parliamentary Affairs. In that capacity, he played a key role in strengthening Nigeria’s parliamentary diplomacy and building relationships with legislative bodies across the world. His work on the committee provided valuable experience in multilateral engagement, negotiation, and international policy dialogue. Beyond politics, Ibrahim is widely recognized for his academic and professional achievements. A lawyer by training and ...