**The Soap Opera That's City Hall**
It was only a matter of time before Segun A. Idowu, Mayor Michelle Wu's Chief of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion, bid farewell to his $175,692-a-year job. The drama surrounding his tenure has been as predictable as it is sordid.
Idowu's departure comes on the heels of last year's scandal involving two other diversity hires, a female born in Afghanistan and her Red Chinese-born boyfriend. Their alleged third-rate romance, complete with low-rent rendezvous at the Park Plaza Hotel, ended in a drunken affray in Chinatown. The incident was caught on police body cam footage, which has become an all-too-familiar sight in Boston's "Beautiful People" crowd.
As it turns out, Idowu's claim to being a good family man rings hollow, especially considering his alleged penchant for picking up women in bars. His farewell statement, in which he announced plans to spend more time with his grandmother, is nothing short of laughable – or perhaps just another clever attempt to spin the narrative.
After a "thorough investigation" led by Mayor Wu herself, Idowu was cleared of all wrongdoing. This outcome was as inevitable as it was disappointing for those who had hoped that justice would be served. The mayor's demand for facts was nothing more than a public relations exercise, designed to appease the masses while saving face.
Now that Idowu has some free time on his hands, I have a suggestion for him: attend Monica Cannon-Grant's sentencing on January 29th. As a colleague and fellow DEI rackets participant, he might appreciate the show – and perhaps even learn a thing or two about accountability.
The timing of Idowu's departure couldn't be more convenient for Governor Maura Healey. With her reelection plans announced just days ago, the governor can now shift attention away from her own catastrophic first term and onto City Hall's latest embarrassment.
Segun A. Idowu's journey to City Hall is a fascinating tale of how the DEI Industrial Complex works – or doesn't work. As a coat holder for Boston City Councilor Charles "Chuck" Yancey, he earned the nickname "Tattoo," after the old TV series Fantasy Island. His scheme was simple: become a politician. But in 2018, his bid for state rep against an incumbent from Hyde Park ended in ignominy – a distant third place finish among five candidates.
The lesson here is clear: being a graduate of a Boston high school is no longer a badge of honor. In fact, it's now a major drawback, especially when competing with trust-funded hipsters and their goatees from the Hamptons. The War on Poverty may be over, but the racket remains – this time, in the form of "community business" initiatives that serve only to enrich those who run them.
Segun Idowu's legacy as a City Hall hack is one of advocacy without heavy lifting. He advised initiatives, filed complaints, and collected his paycheck. His claim to have increased diversity and strengthened entrepreneurship rings hollow – especially when compared to the real work being done by actual entrepreneurs in Boston's vibrant business community.
As Idowu takes his leave, we can't help but wonder what the future holds for him. Perhaps a spot at the Institute of Politics? For now, though, he'll have plenty to keep him occupied – attending Monica Cannon-Grant's sentencing and watching the drama unfold in real-time.
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