Boiling Point Arena: Elderstatemen, Yemi Farounbi, Kunle Olajide to X-ray Implications of One-Party Dominance, Prostrate Opposition May 11

By: Olufemi Orunsola 

The media landscape in Nigeria is gathering vibratory momentum ahead of the May edition of the monthly currently affairs programme BOILING POINT ARENA scheduled for Sunday, May 11, 2025.

A press statement released by the Convener and host of the programme Dr.Ayo Arowojolu obtained by OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA (OTN) News states that preparations are now at top gear ahead of the D-Day, when two eminent elderstatesmen, Dr Yemi Farounbi and Dr Kunle Olajide would feature as Discussants to thrash the topic which has been gaining currency in the country.

Dr Arowojolu revealed that "The main issue on front burner in the forthcoming edition of the much-publicized monthly interview discourse, Boiling Point Arena, is the likely dangers posed by the seeming One-Party dominance and prostrate opposition in Nigeria's political landscape."

In his words, "Next Sunday, May 11, 2025 is the D-Day when two eminent elderstatesmen, Dr Yemi Farounbi and Dr Kunle Olajide would feature as Discussants to thrash the topic which has been gaining currency in the country."

The interview is themed: "Nigeria's Democracy Under Strain: Party Defections, One-Party Dominance, Prostrate Opposition and the Future of Governance"

For the records, the forthcoming interview discourse, which is the 31st episode holds via Zoom at 8pm on Sunday and would be transmitted live on six radio stations across Lagos, Ogun and Delta States.

Among the radio stations are WASH 94.9FM, Sweet 107.1FM, Roots 97.1FM, Erinbe 92.1FM, Women Radio 91.7FM and the Asaba, Delta State-based Kruzz 92.9FM.

The once-in-a-month current affairs programme with an incredibly large online followership, is hosted by a media professional, broadcaster and public relations strategist, Dr Ayo Arowojolu.

Expectedly, the myriads of other issues relating to the forecast of looming One-Party State, especially the dangers posed by the present prostrate opposition and absence of viable alternatives within the political space are also tangentially in focus.

One of the guests to be interviewed Dr Yemi Farounbi is a cultural Icon and media scholar, was formerly Nigeria's Ambassador to the Philippines and the Kingdom of Cambodia while Dr Kunle Olajide is an accomplished medical practitioner, who was former Secretary-General, Yoruba Council of Elders(YCE).

Foremost traditional ruler, the Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba Prof. Saka Matemilola is expected as the keynote Speaker to herald the discourse in his capacity as the Chairman, Boiling Point Council of Royals and Elders.

Boiling Point is a news and general interest Group, comprising an array of eminent personalities including over 300 professors, technocrats, industry leaders, High Court Justices, traditional rulers, security top shots, media professionals and several others.