TEMIDAYO AKINSUYI; TONY EZIMAKOR

LAGOS / ABUJA – As Adams Oshiom­hole, embattled na­tional chairman of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC), struggles to keep his job, de­tails have emerged on why Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the party’s national leader, has not intervened in the leader­ship crisis rocking the party.

A close associate of the for­mer Lagos State governor had earlier told our correspondent that Tinubu was not really en­thusiastic about Oshiomhole remaining as APC chairman contrary to some media re­ports.

He said though Tinubu played a key role in Oshiom­hole’s emergence, he will not be part of those insisting that he remains in office at all cost if that will jeopardise the uni­ty of the party.

He said it is a great disser­vice for anyone to say Tinubu is hell-bent on retaining Osh­iomhole as party chairman so that he can use his influence to get him the APC’s presiden­tial ticket in 2023.

“Even though Asiwaju Bola Tinubu is currently in the United Kingdom, I can authoritatively tell you that he is not enthusiastic about Osh­iomhole remaining in office as APC chairman at all cost.

“Asiwaju’s position is clear and that is if the majority of the party’s stakeholders who elected Oshiomhole at the party’s national convention in June 2018 feel that he is no longer capable of steering the ship of the party, then that wish must be respected as no single individual is bigger than the party”.

Speaking with our corre­spondent on Thursday, a top official in South-West APC said Oshiomhole may have incurred the wrath of Tinubu owing to controversy trailing the emergence of Senator Abiola Ajimobi, former gov­ernor of Oyo State, who is a strong ally of Tinubu as the party’s deputy national chair­man.

According to him, Tinubu is miffed by the failure of Os­hiomhole to inaugurate Aji­mobi whose endorsement has been ratified since January by the South-West caucus of the party for the position which became vacant following the exit of the former occupant, Otunba Niyi Adebayo, who was appointed as Minister by President Muhammadu Buhari.

He said if Ajimobi’s appointment has been an­nounced by Oshiomhole im­mediately he was cleared by the South-West APC, it would have saved the party the lead­ership crisis that ensued after Oshiomhole was sacked by a High Court in FCT, Abuja few days ago.

Shortly after Oshiomhole was sacked by the court, the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party headed by him immediately announced Ajimobi’s name as the deputy national chairman but some stakeholders kicked against it saying any action taken by Oshiomhole after his ouster by the court is unconstitution­al and illegal.

On why Oshiomhole de­layed in announcing Ajimo­bi’s name, our source said he was trying to pacify Governor Kayode Fayemi and Ekiti APC elders who had kicked against the development, say­ing the vacant slot belongs to Ekiti State and not Oyo.

“It is clear Asiwaju is not happy with him (Oshiomhole) over the latest developments in the party. His failure to act on time is what is responsible for the leadership crisis in the party at the moment.

“The endorsement of Aji­mobi was ratified at the end of January but Oshiomhole failed to take any action until the day he was removed by the court. If he had made the announcement earlier, im­mediately he was removed, Ajimobi as the next senior official would have automati­cally taken over as the acting national chairman and that would have ensured some stability.

“But as you can see, Osh­iomhole who obviously nev­er expected the court ruling that pulled the rug off his feet quickly directed the party’s National Publicity Secretary to announce the name of Ajimobi after he was sacked by the court. That was why those opposing him kicked against him, saying he lacked the powers to do that after he had been removed by the court”, he said. ­

Also on Thursday, ahead of the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting slated for March 17, a big billboard, posters and banners carrying the picture of the suspended national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, have been re­moved.

Our correspondent gath­ered that one of the biggest banners at the main gate of the party’s secretariat was replaced with that of Presi­dent Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday night.

A big conspicuous bill­board carrying Oshiomhole’s picture with President Buhari within the party secretariat has also been changed to an­other big one carrying only the picture of the president.

https://www.independent.ng/how-oshiomhole-incurred-tinubus-wrath-over-ajimobis-nomination/

Is Bola Tinubu an air, spirit or even a God? I dont understand why a greedy, corrupt and a rogue politician who in a sane clime should have shared same fate with James Ibori will be making moves/warming up to be Nigeria's president. Isn't it crazy? A reminder and a call to FG and its agencies... Wake up! Its about 2023 and a known criminal who ought to be in jail or an ex-convict cannot rule Nigeria.

Let them destroy themselves for all I care. Bunch of Greedy & Propagandists

Mere mortals feeling invincible.

Na Corona I go call for them just now...

This thing they call politics en, once your time is up it's up. You even look like a plague to people you thought where on your side.

So in essence, the elevation of anyone has to be endorsed by Tinubu and not necessarily a party decision.

So, that is why Tinubu denied Ekiti their slot because he wants constituted Authority to be acting national chair. See how the cabals checkmated him

Yes but that is only if Buhari and Abba Kyari are in support

Esseite:
So in essence, the elevation of anyone has to be endorsed by Tinubu?..

Oshiomole's cup is full.

nairavsdollars:
TEMIDAYO AKINSUYI; TONY EZIMAKOR

LAGOS / ABUJA – As Adams Oshiom­hole, embattled na­tional chairman of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC), struggles to keep his job, de­tails have emerged on why Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the party’s national leader, has not intervened in the leader­ship crisis rocking the party.

A close associate of the for­mer Lagos State governor had earlier told our correspondent that Tinubu was not really en­thusiastic about Oshiomhole remaining as APC chairman contrary to some media re­ports.

He said though Tinubu played a key role in Oshiom­hole’s emergence, he will not be part of those insisting that he remains in office at all cost if that will jeopardise the uni­ty of the party.

He said it is a great disser­vice for anyone to say Tinubu is hell-bent on retaining Osh­iomhole as party chairman so that he can use his influence to get him the APC’s presiden­tial ticket in 2023.

“Even though Asiwaju Bola Tinubu is currently in the United Kingdom, I can authoritatively tell you that he is not enthusiastic about Osh­iomhole remaining in office as APC chairman at all cost.

“Asiwaju’s position is clear and that is if the majority of the party’s stakeholders who elected Oshiomhole at the party’s national convention in June 2018 feel that he is no longer capable of steering the ship of the party, then that wish must be respected as no single individual is bigger than the party”.


Speaking with our corre­spondent on Thursday, a top official in South-West APC said Oshiomhole may have incurred the wrath of Tinubu owing to controversy trailing the emergence of Senator Abiola Ajimobi, former gov­ernor of Oyo State, who is a strong ally of Tinubu as the party’s deputy national chair­man.

According to him, Tinubu is miffed by the failure of Os­hiomhole to inaugurate Aji­mobi whose endorsement has been ratified since January by the South-West caucus of the party for the position which became vacant following the exit of the former occupant, Otunba Niyi Adebayo, who was appointed as Minister by President Muhammadu Buhari.

He said if Ajimobi’s appointment has been an­nounced by Oshiomhole im­mediately he was cleared by the South-West APC, it would have saved the party the lead­ership crisis that ensued after Oshiomhole was sacked by a High Court in FCT, Abuja few days ago.

Shortly after Oshiomhole was sacked by the court, the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party headed by him immediately announced Ajimobi’s name as the deputy national chairman but some stakeholders kicked against it saying any action taken by Oshiomhole after his ouster by the court is unconstitution­al and illegal.

On why Oshiomhole de­layed in announcing Ajimo­bi’s name, our source said he was trying to pacify Governor Kayode Fayemi and Ekiti APC elders who had kicked against the development, say­ing the vacant slot belongs to Ekiti State and not Oyo.


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“It is clear Asiwaju is not happy with him (Oshiomhole) over the latest developments in the party. His failure to act on time is what is responsible for the leadership crisis in the party at the moment.

“The endorsement of Aji­mobi was ratified at the end of January but Oshiomhole failed to take any action until the day he was removed by the court. If he had made the announcement earlier, im­mediately he was removed, Ajimobi as the next senior official would have automati­cally taken over as the acting national chairman and that would have ensured some stability.

“But as you can see, Osh­iomhole who obviously nev­er expected the court ruling that pulled the rug off his feet quickly directed the party’s National Publicity Secretary to announce the name of Ajimobi after he was sacked by the court. That was why those opposing him kicked against him, saying he lacked the powers to do that after he had been removed by the court”, he said. ­

Also on Thursday, ahead of the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting slated for March 17, a big billboard, posters and banners carrying the picture of the suspended national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, have been re­moved.

Our correspondent gath­ered that one of the biggest banners at the main gate of the party’s secretariat was replaced with that of Presi­dent Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday night.

A big conspicuous bill­board carrying Oshiomhole’s picture with President Buhari within the party secretariat has also been changed to an­other big one carrying only the picture of the president.
https://www.independent.ng/how-oshiomhole-incurred-tinubus-wrath-over-ajimobis-nomination/

Lies.

I thought he said no man born of a women can remove him? This is what happens when a man allows power to possess him.Now he can spend more time with his Oyinbo wife.

I doubt Baba Osho is not coming back.

you still trying hard to make us think Tinubu is in control..
bro tinubu has lost grip of so many things in APC

fulanis have taken over

Tinubu in the Uk?

Despite Coronavirus outbreak so these guys are still traveling upandan

I don't care if APC explodes but my major concern is whosoever is coming into Nigeria must be thoroughly checked for Coronavirus.

Is Ajimobi currently the Deputy Apc national chairman ni?

hisexcellency34:
Yes but that is only if Buhari and Abba Kyari are in support

Why then is it called a party if the opinions of any other dont matter, these are one of the very many reasons independent minded regions and peoples are not really attracted to the APC.

Even though Asiwaju Bola Tinubu is currently in the United Kingdom

He should be isolated once he's back. Corona virus

Siddon there. If you dont have money or influence, you think your opinions matter in a party?

Esseite:


Why then is it called a party if the opinions of any other dont matter, these are one of the very many reasons independent minded regions and peoples are not really attracted to the APC.

hisexcellency34:
Siddon there. If you dont have money or influence, you think your opinions matter in a party?

How then would the best brains ever be harnessed or hold leadership positions?

That's why politicians want to loot at all cost after being elected

hisexcellency34:
Siddon there. If you dont have money or influence, you think your opinions matter in a party?

He is a goner as far as APC is concerned

sapientia:
I doubt Baba Osho is not coming back.

My own is that Tinubu should be quarantined upon return.

They say Tinubu is London and corona virus is raging there.

Have they tested him? They need to check him before entering back to Nigeria.

Whitewash story. Tinubu himself knows that the party has been hijacked and he can't do anything.

If he was that powerful and respected, he would have used the position president Buhari personally handed him to reconcile every faction of the party to do a beautiful job but his assignment was dead on arrival. The same role has been taken and given to his right-hand man... Papa Akande


Ajumobi is Buhari man of CPC. The southwest faction is now in the hands of the cpc. Tinubu either flows with them or leave the party

Fight wey no concern you, e dey too sweet to watch. #NaFamilyMatter.

APC crona viruses

Please don't infect us with this sadden news this morning

Ok

Yawn