Of the generation of governors who ruled from 1999 and handed over to their successors in 2007, the only pair whether of same or different political parties who still exhibit cordial relationship publicly and perhaps privately is Gov Babatunde Raji Fashola ( SAN) and Ashiwaju Ahmed Tinubu. We all know what happens in different states between predecessors and successors.


For me, these two men epitomize the paragon of true politics and symbol of maturity and understanding. For this reason, I tag them the most politically matured minds of our generation.


May the next generation of governors learn from these men of honour.

What is your opinion?

The relationship is heading to the rock now. U can keep denying d facts... GEJ till 2019 no shaking!!!

The BAT-BRF relationship is based on sincerity and trust and not manipulation and unnecessary power struggle. Tinubu was sincere he what he wants, he needs a technocrat that will face the business of governance while he focuses on the politicking for himself, his followers, his state and on behalf of the governor. He singlehandedly drafted fashola into the guber race in 2007 and was very clear to him, "Work for Lagos". He isn't interested in dictating policies for fashola, however, he believes(and still hold such belief) that credible people that worked for Fashola election and other of his candidate must be allowed to serve within the cabinet. Hence, the policy in Lagos is that the party, not the Governor nominates commissioners, however, the governor is given slot. Tinubu is not interested in taken credit for Fashola's achievement neither is Fashola interested in taking over the political structure, which is the basis of their relationship. Jagaban isn't interested in Fashola praising him at every fora, neither is he interested in blaming Fashola or criticising him publicly. He allow him face governance, while Fashola allows tinubu face the politicking of Lagos. This is different from what is obtained in PDP.

Is it ethically or morally justified? As long as it doesn't undermine the integrity of the government or subvert the provisions of the constitution, it is fine!

temitemi1:
The relationship is heading to the rock now. U can keep denying d facts... GEJ till 2019 no shaking!!!

But what would be your testimony of their almost 8 year old relationship as compared to other state governors and their predecessors?

barcanista:
The BAT-BRF relationship is based on sincerity and trust and not manipulation and unnecessary power struggle. Tinubu was sincere he what he wants, he needs a technocrat that will face the business of governance while he focuses on the politicking for himself, his followers, his state and on behalf of the governor. He singlehandedly drafted fashola into the guber race in 2007 and was very clear to him, "Work for Lagos". He isn't interested in dictating policies for fashola, however, he believes(and still hold such belief) that credible people that worked for Fashola election and other of his candidate must be allowed to serve within the cabinet. Hence, the policy in Lagos is that the party, not the Governor nominates commissioners, however, the governor is given slot. Tinubu is not interested in taken credit for Fashola's achievement neither is Fashola interested in taking over the political structure, which is the basis of their relationship. Jagaban isn't interested in Fashola praising him at every fora, neither is he interested in blaming Fashola or criticising him publicly. He allow him face governance, while Fashola allows tinubu face the politicking of Lagos. This is different from what is obtained in PDP.

Is it ethically or morally justified? As long as it doesn't undermine the integrity of the government or subvert the provisions of the constitution, it is fine!

I don't think it's a PDP thing rather it's personalities involved. That's why I doff my hat for their show of uncommon political maturity.

nationwide1:
I don't think it's a PDP thing rather it's personalities involved. That's why I doff my hat for their show of uncommon political maturity.

what do you think about Alams/Jonathan relationship? Well the thing is when relationship is built on sincerity and "understanding" it will stand the test of time. No Governor wants to play second fiddle in control of the government that he or she heads. Had it been Fashola was/is a politician like Afikuyomi, GOS, Ikuforiji etc the story would have been different, because politicians just like Tinubu will want absolute control of both politicking and governance. In most PDP states their successors are politicians, there is clearly this conflict of interest. This is one reason Bola Tinubu will never support a typical politician to govern Lagos.

barcanista:
The BAT-BRF relationship is based on sincerity and trust and not manipulation and unnecessary power struggle. Tinubu was sincere he what he wants, he needs a technocrat that will face the business of governance while he focuses on the politicking for himself, his followers, his state and on behalf of the governor. He singlehandedly drafted fashola into the guber race in 2007 and was very clear to him, "Work for Lagos". He isn't interested in dictating policies for fashola, however, he believes(and still hold such belief) that credible people that worked for Fashola election and other of his candidate must be allowed to serve within the cabinet. Hence, the policy in Lagos is that the party, not the Governor nominates commissioners, however, the governor is given slot. Tinubu is not interested in taken credit for Fashola's achievement neither is Fashola interested in taking over the political structure, which is the basis of their relationship. Jagaban isn't interested in Fashola praising him at every fora, neither is he interested in blaming Fashola or criticising him publicly. He allow him face governance, while Fashola allows tinubu face the politicking of Lagos. This is different from what is obtained in PDP.

Is it ethically or morally justified? As long as it doesn't undermine the integrity of the government or subvert the provisions of the constitution, it is fine!

Indeed. I think Fashola and Tinubu will always be fine because both are motivated by different things that are not mutually exclusive or damaging to their relationship. Tinubu was a competent and visionary Governor whose administrative talent was stifled by the vengeful OBJ Presidency yet it is as a political Godfather and kingmaker that Tinubu came into his own fully.

Fashola, on the other end, is entirely about administrative focus and efficiency. Fashola does not have the guile or brawn to be a politician Nigerian-style. To that extent their relationship works as a mutually respectful one. As with every relationship there may be rifts and misunderstandings now and then but these get resolved in the end because the two men involved are relatively intelligent, pragmatic and reasonable.

barcanista:
what do you think about Alams/Jonathan relationship? Well the thing is when relationship is built on sincerity and "understanding" it will stand the test of time. No Governor wants to play second fiddle in control of the government that he or she heads. Had it been Fashola was/is a politician like Afikuyomi, GOS, Ikuforiji etc the story would have been different, because politicians just like Tinubu will want absolute control of both politicking and governance. In most PDP states their successors are politicians, there is clearly this conflict of interest. This is one reason Bola Tinubu will never support a typical politician to govern Lagos.

Not only Lagos my brother. Of all SW Governors Tinubu helped to power, it is only Aregbesola that can perhaps be viewed as a sagacious political player. Fashola, Ajimobi, Fayemi and Amosun are all entirely about administrative governance.

Gbawe:



Indeed. I think Fashola and Tinubu will always be fine because both are motivated by different things that are not mutually exclusive or damaging to their relationship. Tinubu was a competent and visionary Governor whose administrative talent was stifled by the vengeful OBJ Presidency yet it is as a political Godfather and kingmaker that Tinubu came into his own fully.

Fashola, on the other end, is entirely about administrative focus and efficiency. Fashola does not have the guile or brawn to be a politician Nigerian-style. To that extent their relationship works as a mutually respectful one. As with every relationship there may be rifts and misunderstandings now and then but these get resolved in the end because the two men involved are relatively intelligent, pragmatic and reasonable.

Absolutely correct. BAT,Buhari, late Saraki(Snr) and late Adedibu have a way of maintaining political relevance. Some are good, some bad bad but all are political heavyweights.

Gbawe:


Not only Lagos my brother. Of all SW Governors Tinubu helped to power, it is only Aregbesola that can perhaps be viewed as a sagacious political player. Fashola, Ajimobi, Fayemi and Amosun are all entirely about administrative governance.

Aregbesola is the new political heavyweight in SW politics

Tinubu has taken advantage of Fashola's gentility and out smarted him.

Every else is story!

Fashola was really aloof. How can you spend 8years in office without your own political structure and loyalist?

Ity

mikeansy:
Tinubu has taken advantage of Fashola's gentility and out smarted him.

Every else is story!

Fashola was really aloof. How can you spend 8years in office without your own political structure and loyalist?

It is this obsession with building political structures and cultivating loyalists that is at the root of the alarming corruption and desperation in Nigerian politics!
Almost all political leaders neglect their primary responsibilities in favour of building structures. Rubbish!

barcanista:
what do you think about Alams/Jonathan relationship? Well the thing is when relationship is built on sincerity and "understanding" it will stand the test of time. No Governor wants to play second fiddle in control of the government that he or she heads. Had it been Fashola was/is a politician like Afikuyomi, GOS, Ikuforiji etc the story would have been different, because politicians just like Tinubu will want absolute control of both politicking and governance. In most PDP states their successors are politicians, there is clearly this conflict of interest. This is one reason Bola Tinubu will never support a typical politician to govern Lagos.

As for Alams / Jonathan's relationship for now is fine but who knows what the situation would have been if Jonathan was still ruling in the capacity of a governor, especially considering how Alams was thrown out of government house.