Love, Money and Power: A Senior Debate on Ariya 100.3 FM

By Timileyin Oriowo

Some conversations do more than fill airtime; they provoke thought, challenge values and linger long after the programme ends. One such conversation unfolded on Tuesday during Eku Ise, a popular weekday programme on Ariya 100.3 FM, where the age-long question of Love, Money and Power took centre stage.

The programme, aired between 2pm and 4pm from Monday to Friday, is hosted by veteran broadcaster Kazeem Ajibola, popularly known as Babalabule Ijoba Oro, alongside his dynamic co-host Omolola Ola, fondly called Iya Gbogbo. I was also present in the studio as part of the discussion, which quickly evolved into a rich exchange of lived experiences and moral reflections.

Diverse Voices, One Senior Question

Listeners called in from different locations, each sharing personal convictions shaped by reality. Among them was Comrade Gbesele from Agbede, Ikorodu, who firmly chose Money as the most senior among the three. His argument resonated with many callers who maintained that in today’s society, money determines access, influence and survival.

Other callers leaned towards power, while some defended love as the foundation upon which society truly thrives. What made the episode remarkable was not the disagreement, but the respect with which opposing views were expressed—reflecting the true spirit of Eku Ise as a people-centred programme.

A Defining Closing Analysis

At the tail end of the session, Ajibola Kazeem offered a compelling analysis through a brief but profound narrative, one rooted in moral symbolism and cultural wisdom.

He told a story of a time when Love, Money and Power were contending for seniority among themselves. To resolve the dispute, the Creator asked each of them to prepare a meal and present it before the throne. The instruction was simple: their actions on the journey would reveal who truly deserved the title of senior.

On their way, they encountered hungry humans pleading for a taste of the meals. Money and Power, determined to protect their offerings, ignored the cries and pressed on. Love, however, moved by patience and compassion, shared portions of its meal with those in need.

When they finally arrived before the Creator, the meals of Money and Power were intact, while Love’s meal had been shared along the way. Asked to explain, each recounted their encounters. It was then revealed that the hungry humans were the Creator’s own creatures. Love, by feeding them, had demonstrated genuine love for humanity and by extension, for the Creator Himself.

The verdict was clear: Love was affirmed as the senior.

More Than a Radio Programme

That closing narrative sealed the discussion, not by dismissing the relevance of money or power, but by placing them in perspective. The analysis reminded listeners that while money and power may command obedience, it is love that sustains humanity.

The Tuesday episode of Eku Ise once again proved why the programme remains a powerful platform for social reflection. In a society grappling with economic pressure and power struggles, the conversation served as a gentle but firm reminder that values still matter.

As the microphones went silent and the programme signed off, one truth echoed across the airwaves:

Money may answer many things, power may command many things but love remains senior.

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