Yemi OSINBAJO: A VP like no other, A candidate, like no other.

By Abdullahi D Mohammed 19-01-2022


Having a man, in the mould of the Prof OSINBAJO is a tall dream, only found in the land of fantasy because, it seems a bit far-fetch -- too good to be real. His CV is simply out of this world, and a rarity in the Country's political clime.

Osinbajo is in a class of his own. Unassuming and self-effacing, he doesn't carry the baggage like most politicians do. We have had instances where some past VPs get entangled in fierce power play, back in their home States, all in a bid to be relevant and take firm control of the State structures.
A quick look at scenarios in Kaduna and Adamawa States, when both Namadi Sambo and Atiku were Vice presidents showed how they engaged in power tussle.

Osinbajo kept his distance from Ogun politics. That was a pragmatic move. He exhibited his substance. He rather build bridges, across the Niger. Bridges of unity and tolerance.He is friends with everyone. No point making enemies, it's needless.

A testament to all of this was coming from a critical stakeholder, a two-term Governor of Niger State. What more can be said? Osinbajo is the answer.
Babafemi Ojudu attested to it, IBB, Emir of Daura, and thousands of beneficiaries from the MSME's which the VP directly supervised.

Coming of the VP will mark a turning point in Nigeria's political history. We mustn't go back to the old ways. We must make steady progress and consolidate on existing gains by the present administration which the VP is part of.

Every patriotic Nigeria who is passionate about its progressive would agree, the VP remains the viable option to a better and prosperous Nigeria.

Nigeria cannot go back to old ways. Regardless of party affiliation, competence should be the thrust upon which the presidency is built. If Nigeria needs rescuing, it's OSINBAJO, if it needs to assume a strategic position within comity of nations, OSINBAJO is definitely the answer.

Abdullahi is with the National Coalition Group, NGC