Political Radicalism; an Agitation of Lagos


In the recent political campaigns, incessant visits of political warlocks and stratums create a concern for the observer and point of discuss for the analyst. Some are of the opinion that Lagos is one of the most populated states in this country with over 21million inhabitants and should have such rendezvous, which I disagree, because states like Kano have great populations and do not enjoy it. While others argue, that Lagos being the former capital of this country has a nationalistic outlook, owing to mass exodus from other states to the economic promise land. Perhaps their opinions are right, but re-reading history; I discovered a different reason- POLITICAL RADICALISM!

What is Political Radicalism?
Political Radicalism is an adherence to radical views and principles in politics. Collins dictionary in the meaning of radical wrote- progressive, revolutionary, thoroughgoing, deep etc. Having understood the concept of radicalism, let us dabble quickly into a bit pre-colonial and radical Lagos.

An artistic display of Lagos’s three wise men

Being radical is been progressive and subjective to change, these words inspire me when I read the story Oba Akintoye in 1841. Akintoye just got installed as Oba in a period when Lagos was the haven of slave trade, Akintoye was anti-slave trade thus was deposed by rigid Local merchants and Kosoko his nephew was made the king. Not too long Akintoye was exiled to Europe where he met with the British who had abolished slave trade and have an interest in Lagos this culminated to the bombardment of Lagos 1851 to reinstall Akintoye as king but with minimal influence. Kosoko fought back hard, not against slave trade but sovereignty of Lagos, he could not allow a foreigner to take over his lands. When he was overpowered at Lagos Island, he moved to Epe and established other Kingdoms...... [url]/p4LCLu-c1[/url]

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