Governance

Keeping Quiet Is Not an Option

Nigeria, and Lagos Central in particular, deserve leaders who are willing to stand up, speak the truth, and work for real change.

Engineer Yomi Idowu

July 5, 2026•1 min read•5

Keeping quiet is not an option for me. That is why I am contesting again. Nigeria, and Lagos Central in particular, deserve leaders who are willing to stand up, speak the truth, and work for real change. Change will not come if good people remain silent or stay on the sidelines. Many members of the elite are afraid to contest or even support those who do. I am not. I have chosen to step forward because I believe our people deserve better. I invite everyone who shares this vision to rise in whatever way they can—by speaking out, participating, supporting, and voting. Come up with a title Together, we can build the change our nation so desperately needs.

"Change will not come if good people remain silent or stay on the sidelines"

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