As former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi turns 60 today, President Bola Tinubu has joined a multitude of well-wishers to celebrate his milestone birthday. In a message he personally signed, President Tinubu recalled Fayemi’s pro-democracy struggles and dedication to his fatherland while holding public offices, which included serving as Minister. ‘Dr. Fayemi has exemplified service as an academic, …

The concept of a city-state ruled by philosophers was first explored in Plato’s Republic written around 375 BC. Plato believed that those who naturally dominate society should be those who are learned. In Plato’s ideal republic, the ideal ruler was dubbed the Philosopher King which is his ideal vision of a political leader. In Plato’s mind, the right to rule …