TINUBU vs OSINBAJO: Time is not a pretender.

THE relationship between National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his protege, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is no secret. As Governor of Lagos State, Tinubu appointed Osinbajo into the State Executive Council as Commissioner of Justice and Attorney-General and in 2014, he recommended Osinbajo for the position of Vice President of Nigeria under the CPC-ACN political union that ushered in the Buhari-led Federal Government in 2015.

It is no news that Tinubu is eyeing the Presidency come 2023. His body language does not betray his political mindset and craving for a tenancy in Aso Rock. Osinbajo, on the other hand, has kept discreet, his political ambition whether out of fear or as a matter ot tact. These men are among the few APC members from the South-West enjoying favourable mentions for the number one seat.

Notwithstanding, support groups are springing up on a daily basis for the duo. Prominent among these groups are; South-West Agenda for Asiwaju, SWAGA '23 and Progressive Consolidation Group, a Support Group for Osinbajo 2023. The main actors and members of their inner caucuses have been avoiding a combative political engagement like a plague. But a new twist within the APC has ignited the long suppressed debate. The formal recognition of the PCG by the national leadership of the party has angered promoters of SWAGA '23 in no small measure. Whether strategic or provocative, the national leadership of the party has set the stage for the inevitable debate. If Tinubu decides to contest for the party ticket against his political godson, his credentials as a skillful and 'selfless' mentor shall be interrogated. On his part, Osinbajo's interest against Tinubu flying the APC ticket will put to question, his loyalty and sense of appreciation. While politics is a game governed by interest, time is not a pretender.

Deep inside you, you all know who is best for Nigeria but since we have a penchant for voting in bad leaders we might as well carry on .