[/b]It is important to rally support for one of his men, who is Osinbajo.[b]


Daily Independent
April 18, 2022

Worried about latest developments in the South-West ahead of the 2023 presidential election, some Yoruba leaders have begun moves to meet with Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, former Lagos State governor and presidential aspirant of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) over the declaration of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Daily Independent exclusively gathered.

A prominent chieftain in the South-West APC, who is aware of the development, informed Daily Independent that the move is being spearheaded by Chief Alani Akinrinade, a former Chief of Army Staff, and a prince from Ife who is the son of the late Ooni of Ife, Oba Adesoji Aderemi, popularly known as ‘Lanbua’.

According to him, the leaders are of the opinion that there is a need for the South-West to forge a common front by presenting a sole candidate from the region for the presidency as other regions may capitalise on the division to present a candidate who may eventually get the APC ticket.


He added that even before the formal declaration of the vice president to run for the presidency on APC platform last week, there has been a sharp division among his loyalists and those of Tinubu, a situation, he said, may not augur well for the South-West if not urgently addressed.

While some Tinubu’s former allies have come out to publicly identify with Osinbajo, others in Tinubu’s camp who are livid by the fact that the number two citizen wants to contest the presidency against his former boss and benefactor have accused him of betrayal, calling him names like Akintola and Judas.

However, our source said with the primary of the APC just few days away, some Yoruba leaders who are students of history do not want a repeat of the Dapo Sarumi and Femi Agbalajobi, both candidates of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), who were jostling to become Lagos State governor.

Squabbles by both aspirants for the party’s ticket and refusal to step down for each other led to their disqualification by the party which then presented another candidate, Yomi Edu.

However, the aggrieved supporters of the disqualified aspirants refused to vote for Edu and rather teamed up with Michael Otedola, the governorship candidate of the opposition, National Republican Convention (NRC).


Otedola won the election and became governor of Lagos State. He said, “If you have been following developments in the South-West even before the declaration of the vice president, you will agree that there has been a kind of sharp divide between these two prominent sons of Yorubaland, Asiwaju Tinubu and Vice President Osinbajo.

Rather than close up, that gulf has been further widened when he announced his intention to run last week.
“Yes, I am aware that General Akinrinade, a highly respected elder statesman is championing the move and I understand that their mission is to ensure that the South-West doesn’t lose this golden opportunity due to in-fighting.

We understand that some people from other regions are watching with keen interests and even fanning the embers of these disagreement so that they can be the ultimate beneficiary while the South-West loses out.

“That is why General Akinrinade and the son of the former Ooni of Ife, popularly called Lambua in Ife, are going from place to place, identifying a number of Yoruba elders to try and go and talk to Asiwaju that there is no point dragging the issue of the primaries.

It is important to rally support for one of his men, who is Osinbajo.

They are also going to meet with prominent traditional rulers such as the Ooni of Ife, Alaafin of Oyo, Awujale of Ijebuland and others.

“They will also meet with prominent clerics in the region and other opinion moulders.

The essence of the meeting is how they are going to send a delegation to Asiwaju and advise him to support Osinbajo for the presidency.

If he agrees and given his vast network and influence, then it is a done deal for the South-West.

“A win for Osinbajo is a win for Tinubu. Also, a win for Tinubu is a win for Osinbajo.

But given the mood of the nation, especially the youths and the body language of the presidency, it is largely believed that the South-West stands a chance with Osinbajo as APC presidential candidate”, he said.

When contacted on whether he is aware of the move, Tinubu’s media aide, Tunde Rahman, said there was nothing like that and nobody is talking to his principal to step down from the presidential race.

Speaking with our correspondent, Rahman said, “That is absolute falsehood. There is nothing like that. Believe me. It is fake news”.

Also, speaking, Hon. Seye Oladejo, the Lagos State Publicity Secretary of the APC, said anyone asking Tinubu to step down does not mean well for the APC as such a person wants the party to present a weak presidential candidate that will be easily defeated by the opposition party.

“The 2023 presidential election is beyond Asiwaju. This is an election of the people.

Just imagine over 2,000 support groups clamouring for him to run and you think some leaders that we don’t know to enjoy that kind of followership can ambush him to just step down? It is unthinkable. No one should even come up with such a discussion”, he said.

In a related development, a chieftain of the ruling APC and former National Publicity Secretary of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), Rotimi Fashakin, on Sunday said anyone accusing Vice President Yemi Osinbajo of betrayal for coming out to contest the 2023 presidential election should be ignored.

While vouching for Osinbajo’s loyalty and integrity, Fashakin in an interview with Daily Independent, said Osinbajo sought the support and got the blessings of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, his former boss, during his tenure as Attorney- General and Commissioner for Justice in Lagos, before announcing his declaration last week Monday.

Since Osinbajo’s declaration that he will contest the 2023 presidential election on APC platform, some loyalists of Tinubu have described him as Judas who betrayed Jesus Christ while others called him the ‘modern day Akintola who betrayed Awolowo’ in reference to the 1962 Action Group crisis which was a result of the struggle for power between two political leaders of the Western Region and Action Group (AG), Chief Obafemi Awolowo and Chief Samuel Ladoke Akintola.

However, Fashakin said such conversation shouldn’t be taking place among serious Nigerians as what should be paramount now is electing a leader with the capacity to make the country better and secure for all.

“That conversation has been going on in certain quarters and I don’t think that is something anybody should countenance or advance.

I believe, the Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has gone to Asiwaju himself to seek his blessing and support to contest the 2023 presidential election. That for me ends it all.

“Having done that, he has decided to throw his hat into the ring bearing in mind also that Asiwaju too is contesting on the same platform....READ MORE

https://independent.ng/south-west-leaders-to-meet-tinubu-over-osinbajos-ambition/

If south west leaders know what is good for Tinubu, they should tell him to drop his aspiration and support Osinbajo .

Buhari will handle Security..

Osinbajo will handle the economy.

This should be ranked as the most fascinating scam of the century in naija. It exceeds the scam successfully executed by Emmanuel Nwude.

This would be better. Same region shouldn't have two aspirants even though the likes of Fayemi and Amosun are deceiving themselves

One thing about Jagaban is he won't follow anybody to engage in silly pettiness .. he would focus simply on his ambition.

Butterfly that sees itself as an eagle is free to test it's strength and reach the summit of a mountain on its own

7800 delegates from 774 Local Government, 36 States plus FCT would vote

3000 of the Delegates are Statutory delegates... Governors, ex Governors, Lawmakers, ex lawmakers, minister and commissioners

4800 delegates are party delegates




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Our prayer is for one to come and change the Nigerian narrative

Lets see how the events unfold because plots twist and turn in politics.

Nice one

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No need, let them slug it out so the most powerful and influential emerge.

The koko be say, whoever emerge between the two as the flagbearer is the winner of the presidential election.

Inconsequential 5% shildren of 8 are nothing but a single tiny dot in the scheme of things, so no one gives a fvck about their endless noise.

From the look of things, both of them may not get the ticket

I’ve said it before that Tinubu and Osinbajo are playing same game.

Don’t be deceived Nigerians…

These two men are together

LeoDeKing:
No need, let them slug it out so the most powerful and influential emerge.

The koko be say, whoever emerge between the two as the flagbearer is the winner of the presidential election.

Inconsequential 5% shildren of 8 are nothing but a single tiny dot in the scheme of things, so no one gives a fvck about their endless noise.

Just keep Rataki away from you between May 30th and 31st so you don’t consume it when neither Tinubu nor Osinbajo gets the ticket.

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You forgot to add your favourite picture. I mean that one you fondly call "deoldmnky".

Your biceps in that picture are quite intimidating, though you looked quite advanced in age there.

If Osinbajo cannot step down, they should forget it and allow both of them to contest. If they lose, so be it. Tinubu will not step down for anybody.

This news was clearly planted by Osinbajo's speculators,..

Osinbajo should quit and support Tinubu. I have my reasons.

If Osinbajo cannot step down for Tinubu then they should both go to the primaries and test their strength. Tinubu should not step down for anybody. In the event that he decides to step down for anyone I'll rather he nominates a Fashola or even Joe Igbokwe than Osinbajo mainly because Osinbajo's supporters are too toxic and mean-spirited for comfort. I was supporting him as backup before but now I can't stand his candidacy coz of his supporters. In any case, they're just wasting their time because I think Tinubu has come too far to step down for anyone. It's their turn to also support him.

They should tell Tinubu to support the most qualified person for the job. It is obvious that Osinbajo is the most qualified person. Any thing short of that they should allow him to go disgrace himself at the primaries. No body should pressure Osinbajo to step down for anybody

AshiwajuFoward:
If Osinbajo cannot step down for Tinubu then they should both go to the primaries and test their strength. Tinubu should not step down for anybody. In the event that he decides to step down for anyone I'll rather he nominates a Fashola or even Joe Igbokwe than Osinbajo mainly because Osinbajo's supporters are too toxic and mean-spirited for comfort. I was supporting him as backup before but now I can't stand his candidacy coz of his supporters. In any case, they're just wasting their time because I think Tinubu has come too far to step down for anyone. It's their turn to also support him.

How do you define toxic people. If your definition is right, between Tinubu supports and Osinbajo supports which one is best described as being toxic. Osinbajo support has concentrated on issues, but Tinubu people has never concentrate on issues rather than name calling, character assassination etc. You people are really wicked

If asiwaju steps down good for him, if not let them meet on election day. Shebi people were surprised when osinbajo declared, now they will enter coma when he eventually wins!

Web2020:
How do you define toxic people. If your definition is right, between Tinubu supports and Osinbajo supports which one is best described as being toxic. Osinbajo support has concentrated on issues, but Tinubu people has never concentrate on issues rather than name calling, character assassination etc. You people are really wicked

Story for the gods. Tell your principal to brace himself and prepare for the primaries because nobody will step down for nor 'anoint' him.

Tinubuadvocate:
Osinbajo should quit and support Tinubu. I have my reasons.

you are supporting a man that has nothing to offer the country. don't come here to cry that u regret supporting Tinubu. We don't lean our lesson for 9ja.

Br forget that thought I can swear it with my life that among the contestants only Tinubu have something to offer. I don't want to expose his blueprint now. Tinubu is just coming to save Nigerians youths.

youngsahito:
you are supporting a man that has nothing to offer the country. don't come here to cry that u regret supporting Tinubu. We don't lean our lesson for 9ja.

The best thing is for Tinubu and his guys to support Osinbajo because he's vibrant, and hardworking

AshiwajuFoward:


Story for the gods. Tell your principal to brace himself and prepare for the primaries because nobody will step down for nor 'anoint' him.

Who is afraid of the Primaries? If your Oga is prepared for Primaries why are you people crying betrayal this betrayal that. Let go to field period

I wonder why both are fighting over what they won't get.

APC presidential candidate goes to Amaechi.

They should know this and know peace.

The best thing for Tinubu is to support Osinbajo

Tinubuadvocate:
Br forget that thought I can swear it with my life that among the contestants only Tinubu have something to offer. I don't want to expose his blueprint now. Tinubu is just coming to save Nigerians youths.

He don't have anything to offer. We don't want another London based President. What does Tinubu have to offer that Osinbajo cannot offer times 10? Tinubu should go and rest. It is obvious that he only just need power to oppress the weak. He has nothing to offer other than to dictate who get what like in the case of Ambode and Obaseki. That is not what Nigerians want now. Nigerians is hungry of bridge builder, technocrat. Again, Tinubu doesn't have what it takes to be a true leader for all. Osinbajo is the man Nigerian need at this critical time

Tinubu ambition na DOA. Wetin him online e-servants go do once Tinubu withdraw him aspiration. This story na Tinubu story. Old man don see the writing on the wall. Him know say him ambition don fail. Him don dey use style to withdraw. Him go say na yoruba elders na ein beg am to withdraw for the SW. Him online servants go say na d plan all along. Dem go say na win for the SW. Dat dream go last until June wen Buhari go shock dem give the ticket to igbo man. Na Dat day I go pack permanently come nairaland. I go laff dem tire.