Tinubu may not be running

It is a kaleidoscope – the pattern keeps mutating. Nigeria’s politics should be among the most unpredictable, intriguing and exhilarating. There are more smokescreens than actual smoke; more pawns than real players; more masquerades than true pipers and more jokers than aces.

But Bola Tinubu, former Lagos governor and APC presidential hopeful, is no joker. As he said during his declaration, it has been his ‘’lifelong ambition’’ to become president. A younger and healthier Tinubu will make a good president.

As I wrote in a previous column, Tinubu as Lagos governor showed his mettle. He worked out a roadmap for the state; had a diverse cabinet; in fact, he is reputed to be one of the few governors who appointed non-natives, including Igbo citizens, in their cabinet at the time. Against a federal government allocation blockade, he governed Lagos with internally-generated revenues and was able to steer the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) to dominance in the south-west, and then midwifing a merger with the Congress for Progressive Change and the All Nigeria Peoples Party for the parturition of the All Progressives Congress. We cannot ignore Tinubu. For what it is worth, he has shown an uncanny ability to build consensus and mobilise consciences towards a cause.

The argument for Tinubu by his supporters in the APC is that he has watered many seeds which have burgeoned. He has nursed many fledging political careers to maturity. He has created opportunities for many who were without a compass. He has invested his life and resources in building people. And that he gave oxygen to the APC, machinating the deracination of an incumbent president at a time everyone thought it was impossible.

The arguments for Tinubu are not vacant of verisimilitude. Tinubu has built people. Only an inveterate hater will say otherwise. Jagaban is deserving of a princely reward. But should the presidency of Nigeria be his compensation? I do not think so. Like Kayode Fayemi, another APC presidential hopeful, said, Nigeria’s presidency is not an ‘’inheritance or traditional title’’. It is a critical office that should not be occupied on the basis of political requital. If the supporters of Tinubu are so compelled to want to pay ‘’reparations’’ to him, it should be done outside the delicate office of the president.

However, I believe a Tinubu presidency should have come about 13 or 15 years ago when he was firmer in body and in mind. It is evident that Jagaban is not of keen mind or of excellent health. This is without prejudice to the transcendent leadership qualities of the APC national leader.

Tinubu will make a good president if the vicissitudes of age and failing health permit him. But it will not be fair on Nigeria to stake a gamble on this. Nigeria has had a history of presidents who make personal medical vacations quotidian and customary. They need a breather. A fresh start.

I have watched videos of Tinubu speaking, and I am overwhelmed by emotions owing to his frailty, inability to focus; lack of articulation and presence of mind, slurred speech and integral disconnection from subject matters. Tinubu presidency should have come 15 years ago.

Anyone who truly loves the Jagaban of Borgu should be honest about these realities. The time of this living designer of Lagos as president is perhaps in the future past.

Some stakeholders of the APC are cognisant of this obvious but gnawing fact. Party insiders say leaders of the APC, including Aso Rock, will prevail on Tinubu to retrieve his gauntlet considering the very evident encumbrances. A source told me Jagaban will be propitiated by being given the latitude to ‘’anoint’’ any candidate of his choice from a pool of hopefuls to fly the APC flag.

In a report titled, ‘Suspense as APC orders aspirants to sign ‘withdrawal letter’, on Thursday, The Guardian quoted a presidential hopeful as saying the party had asked them to sign a ‘’withdrawal letter’’.


“This is the first time we are seeing this kind of form for aspirants and we see it as an attempt to enforce consensus option through the back door. This is unconstitutional. Signing that letter means the party leaders can impose any candidate and you will not have any right to challenge them in court. Something is fishy and we must be very careful because there are surreptitious moves not to allow delegates to decide the fate of aspirants,” the presidential hopeful said.

Party insiders say there is pressure on Tinubu and a few other presidential hopefuls to step aside. Whether Jagaban will take the noble exit door is a question of time.

By Fredrick Nwabufo; Nwabufo aka Mr OneNigeria is a writer and journalist.

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Asiwaju makers of men , God bless you. No matter how bitter the enemies are, you will eventually triumph over theme even if they reach a million soul.

Bola Ahmed Tinubu ,Jah continue to bless you. No matter how much the weapon your enemies fashion against you, you'll eventually win over them. Jaga Jaga Jaga ban Borgu

Bola Ahmed Tinubu slayer of Meth cannibals. He is the governor with the best cabinet in his era and we are very sure that having a man like this as president means we will have capable hands at the helm of affairs, a win-win for Nigeria

Tinubu is not fit,

Nigeria is a confused country

We will still get it wrong 2023

If you like, quote me with trash

Jagaban makers of men , your direction is what we will follow. The only governor that consistently challenged the federal powers in his era as governor. The man who took the FG to court and made sure he created LCDAs to make government closer to people which is what many states copied now. A forward thinker

Baba Tinubu This man need to be studied by student of politics in our universities, we need to have a full syllabus on Asiwaju with reference to Nigerian politics

I have watched videos of Tinubu speaking, and I am overwhelmed by emotions owing to his frailty, inability to focus; lack of articulation and presence of mind, slurred speech and integral disconnection from subject matters. Tinubu presidency should have come 15 years ago.

But zombie and unrepentant urchins say otherwise

Jagaban of Borgu , these political neophytes can't lace Jagaban shoes. The brain behind Eko Atlantic, an investment destination that will be the envy of Africa when completed. An area holding the biggest USA embassy in the world. Why will I not like this man

Better

Tinubu is our president

tit:
Tinubu is our president

You mean the president of your family??

But let me ask, ain't you feeling anyhow entrusting the affairs of your family to that your grandpa when your dad is still fit to manage the affairs of your family??

ABAT , on your mandate we stand.

Asiwaju makers of men . This man carefully masterminded the defeat of a ruling party. That is why Meth addicts hated him like he's the architect of IPOD terrorism. Again, jagaban till eternity

Jagaban of Borgu , on your mandate we stand. This mandate is yours and kadara will come to pass

Asiwaju, the Lion of Bourdillon will be the president no matter what. Please advise children of hate not to hate on a man that God favors

Well! Maybe, that is why Osinbajo is dragging it with him...

Jagaban, the slayer of mpukumiri addicts , children of hate and perdition will soon start gnashing their teeth now.

NOT A JOKE

Lion of Bourdillon , the most influential politician of this era. The man that singlehandedly reformed policing in Lagos by bringing the RRS which has til today been the most equipped and best police division in the country. That is exactly why we are supporting this man

Yobabad:
Tinubu is not fit,

But he went to Mecca? Hes not fit yet travelled to 10 states in 14 days for consultations? Let's all stop mocking people's health especially elderly ones. Didn't U notice that some Nairalanders who predicted death for Buhari have died before him?

If his doctor and himself say he is fit, he will be President and will assemble the finest talents into his cabinet. A president doesn't need to be running around himself. U guys should focus on his past records as Governor.

Jagaban don't have time for hate and perdition children, I know they are going to still wail about him. These hate filled souls have made it a duty to slander his image but the man keep showing them why he is the Lion of Bourdillon

Jagaban , your direction is what we will follow. We will never stop supporting our leader

Tinubu, Modern architect of Lasgidi , the man that make the heart of Meth addicts beat with fear. They wish they had someone like him, but they can never see someone like him hence they resorted to hating and gnashing of teeth.

Asiwaju should be paid royalties because he is the single source of revenue for all these Nigeria newspaper and blogs. Please advise children of hate not to hate on a man that God favors

Jagaban makers of men .

Siwel25:


But he went to Mecca? Hes not fit yet travelled to 10 states in 14 days for consultations? Let's all stop mocking people's health especially elderly ones. Didn't U notice that some Nairalanders who predicted death for Buhari have died before him?

If his doctor and himself say he is fit, he will be President and will assemble the finest talents into his cabinet. A president doesn't need to be running around himself. U guys should focus on his past records as Governor.

He will only be president over your household, not our dear country.

Promoter of thieves!

As long as I like Tinubu. I do not think Naija deserves a pamper-wearing president.
There are lots of people who would do a better job than Tinubu.
He is free to contest, but Nigerians should choose wisely.

Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be inaugurated as the next president of Nigeria in May 2023. Feel free to quote this post.

He was the first to declare, he is the first to chicken out

Haven't you noticed that SWAGAlians has lost the momentum
They have seen the handwriting on the wall, they have realised that Nigerians are now yearning for a healthy and energetic president with no baggage after the Buhari experience