Temidayo Akinsuyi, Lagos 



There are indications on Friday that the meeting convened by South- West leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the party’s presidential aspirants from the zone may be postponed. 


The meeting, convened by the former governors of Ogun and Osun states, Chief Olusegun Osoba and Bisi Akande at the Lagos House, Marina was called for the South-West to present a united front going into the presidential primary as there were now many aspirants from the region.


Aspirants expected at the meeting were Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo; former Lagos State governor and national leader of APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu; Ekiti State governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi; immediate past governor of Ogun State and serving senator, Ibikunle Amosun and Pastor Tunde Bakare.




However, credible sources informed Daily Independent that some former governors and loyalists of some of the presidential aspirants are alleging bias, saying majority of the South West APC leaders are allies of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.


Some of the aspirants also faulted the Lagos House, Marina venue chosen for the meeting saying the conveners, if sincere should have opted for a neutral venue and not the homemade of one of the aspirants.


Others also claimed that the conveners have already prepared a communique which was leaked in which they want the other aspirants to shelve their ambition and support Tinubu’s presidential bid.


Those against the meeting said the conveners of the meeting deliberately left out some former governors who are in the APC from attending the meeting by not sending invitation.


While faulting the composition of the meeting, they are therefore demanding a postponement of the meeting so that they can be included in the decisions.


Speaking with our correspondent, a former governor in the South-West said they have written letters to both Akande and Osoba, demanding a postponement of the meeting.


" There is no guarantee the meeting will hold today because most leaders in the South West APC who were initially shut out are asking for participation. From the look of things, a postponement is likely if the conveners really mean well for the South-West".


" How can you call a South-West APC leaders meeting and did not send invite to people like Engr. Rauf Aregbesola, former Osun state governor and current Minister of Interior? Why will you exclude people like Akinwunmi Ambode,  Otunba Gbenga Daniel and several others?"


" These people are South-West APC leaders in their rights and since what will be discussed at the meeting is of National importance, they have written to the conveners to postpone it so that they can be accommodated. They are yet to respond" he said.


However, when contacted, one of the stakeholders said the meeting scheduled for 12pm has been shifted till 6pm for logistic reasons.

https://independent.ng/south-west-apc-leaders-meeting-ex-govs-allege-bias-call-for-postponement/

Why not come together to pick a consensus Candidate as a region instead of all these disrespect and disunity

Why do the meeting in Lagos Government House? Ojoro to favour Tinubu

I just like as Osibanjo just ignore them totally.

E serve them breakfast hot. Elders that can not talk true. An Old, Senile, visibly shaking person with urinary continence problems is what you want to push for us to vote as President? Most of these guys are siezing the long waited for opportunity to get rid of Tinubu's leg on their neck.

If you label Osibanjo as betrayer...better make you kuku label all of us as the same betrayer.

Are Yoruba people ever united ?

No tribe is united in Nigeria

Frigga13:
Are Yoruba people ever united ?

I'm sure he will attend the meeting.. he needs the support of Yoruba leaders

otipoju:
I just like as Osibanjo just ignore them totally.

E serve them breakfast hot. Elders that can not talk true. An Old, Senile, visibly shaking person with urinary continence problems is what you want to push for us to vote as President? Most of these guys are siezing the long waited for opportunity to get rid of Tinubu's leg on their neck.

If you label Osibanjo as betrayer...better make you kuku label all of us as the same betrayer.

nairavsdollars:
I'm sure he will attend the meeting.. he needs the support of Yoruba leaders

He realky does not. This election some elders will chop beating. If care is not taken they may be delivered to the other side.

bennybuhari:
Temidayo Akinsuyi, Lagos 



There are indications on Friday that the meeting convened by South- West leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the party’s presidential aspirants from the zone may be postponed. 


The meeting, convened by the former governors of Ogun and Osun states, Chief Olusegun Osoba and Bisi Akande at the Lagos House, Marina was called for the South-West to present a united front going into the presidential primary as there were now many aspirants from the region.


Aspirants expected at the meeting were Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo; former Lagos State governor and national leader of APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu; Ekiti State governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi; immediate past governor of Ogun State and serving senator, Ibikunle Amosun and Pastor Tunde Bakare.




However, credible sources informed Daily Independent that some former governors and loyalists of some of the presidential aspirants are alleging bias, saying majority of the South West APC leaders are allies of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.


Some of the aspirants also faulted the Lagos House, Marina venue chosen for the meeting saying the conveners, if sincere should have opted for a neutral venue and not the homemade of one of the aspirants.


Others also claimed that the conveners have already prepared a communique which was leaked in which they want the other aspirants to shelve their ambition and support Tinubu’s presidential bid.


Those against the meeting said the conveners of the meeting deliberately left out some former governors who are in the APC from attending the meeting by not sending invitation.


While faulting the composition of the meeting, they are therefore demanding a postponement of the meeting so that they can be included in the decisions.


Speaking with our correspondent, a former governor in the South-West said they have written letters to both Akande and Osoba, demanding a postponement of the meeting.


" There is no guarantee the meeting will hold today because most leaders in the South West APC who were initially shut out are asking for participation. From the look of things, a postponement is likely if the conveners really mean well for the South-West".


" How can you call a South-West APC leaders meeting and did not send invite to people like Engr. Rauf Aregbesola, former Osun state governor and current Minister of Interior? Why will you exclude people like Akinwunmi Ambode,  Otunba Gbenga Daniel and several others?"


" These people are South-West APC leaders in their rights and since what will be discussed at the meeting is of National importance, they have written to the conveners to postpone it so that they can be accommodated. They are yet to respond" he said.


However, when contacted, one of the stakeholders said the meeting scheduled for 12pm has been shifted till 6pm for logistic reasons.

https://independent.ng/south-west-apc-leaders-meeting-ex-govs-allege-bias-call-for-postponement/

majority of the South West APC leaders are allies of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.
That's why we say Tinubu has no opponent in this race. Men full ground, it's same in all the zones.

Lol, to cover shame una wan postpone

Isn't Tinubu in Lagos again, or is he not all you need?

Osinbajo have made it clear it's a hoax to gag the aspirants to step down, so there is no time they would ever attend

Tolupe:
Why not come together to pick a consensus Candidate as a region instead of all these disrespect and disunity

is that not what Akande wants to do but is failing

Tinubu believes it's his life ambition and they must be the ones sacrificing for him

The other aspirants believe they are younger and should be given chance especially the Yoruba Christians that are configured better in the arrangement

nairavsdollars:
I'm sure he will attend the meeting.. he needs the support of Yoruba leaders

osinbajo would not compromise a step down if the meeting means he is the one to step down

If it means not needing the so called elders he is ready to call their bluff, or you think making drastic decision like relocating to Ogun comes cheap

His belief is buhari is supporting him

bennybuhari:
Temidayo Akinsuyi, Lagos 



There are indications on Friday that the meeting convened by South- West leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the party’s presidential aspirants from the zone may be postponed. 


The meeting, convened by the former governors of Ogun and Osun states, Chief Olusegun Osoba and Bisi Akande at the Lagos House, Marina was called for the South-West to present a united front going into the presidential primary as there were now many aspirants from the region.


Aspirants expected at the meeting were Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo; former Lagos State governor and national leader of APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu; Ekiti State governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi; immediate past governor of Ogun State and serving senator, Ibikunle Amosun and Pastor Tunde Bakare.




However, credible sources informed Daily Independent that some former governors and loyalists of some of the presidential aspirants are alleging bias, saying majority of the South West APC leaders are allies of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.


Some of the aspirants also faulted the Lagos House, Marina venue chosen for the meeting saying the conveners, if sincere should have opted for a neutral venue and not the homemade of one of the aspirants.


Others also claimed that the conveners have already prepared a communique which was leaked in which they want the other aspirants to shelve their ambition and support Tinubu’s presidential bid.


Those against the meeting said the conveners of the meeting deliberately left out some former governors who are in the APC from attending the meeting by not sending invitation.


While faulting the composition of the meeting, they are therefore demanding a postponement of the meeting so that they can be included in the decisions.


Speaking with our correspondent, a former governor in the South-West said they have written letters to both Akande and Osoba, demanding a postponement of the meeting.


" There is no guarantee the meeting will hold today because most leaders in the South West APC who were initially shut out are asking for participation. From the look of things, a postponement is likely if the conveners really mean well for the South-West".


" How can you call a South-West APC leaders meeting and did not send invite to people like Engr. Rauf Aregbesola, former Osun state governor and current Minister of Interior? Why will you exclude people like Akinwunmi Ambode,  Otunba Gbenga Daniel and several others?"


" These people are South-West APC leaders in their rights and since what will be discussed at the meeting is of National importance, they have written to the conveners to postpone it so that they can be accommodated. They are yet to respond" he said.


However, when contacted, one of the stakeholders said the meeting scheduled for 12pm has been shifted till 6pm for logistic reasons.

https://independent.ng/south-west-apc-leaders-meeting-ex-govs-allege-bias-call-for-postponement/

op when did AREGHESOLA became leader in south west ?
When did AMBODE became leader in southwest?
When did GBENGA DANIEL became APC leader in southwest ? Please tell nairalanders when these people became leaders of APC

Tinubu is a selfish and greedy man , like what the Bleep is these?
Must it be always about Tinubu and his interest ?

Why can't Tinubu step down and allow others to grow ?

Osibanjo should opt out of this useless meetings

otipoju:

He realky does not. This election some elders will chop beating. If care is not taken they may be delivered to the other side.

You’re saying nonsense bro. Osinbajo need the SW leaders more to win if he gets the ticket eventually.

What structure does that man have? Abi you think election is only about voters alone?

LegendHero:


You’re saying nonsense bro. Osinbajo need the SW leaders more to win if he gets the ticket eventually.

What structure does that man have? Abi you think election is only about voters alone?

Quite doubtful that Osibanjo will win the primary. It's a money thing...that is why Atiku always win pdp primary....Tinubu settled delegates for Buhari in 2014.....delegates only respond to the highest bidder unfortunately

IgOga:


Quite doubtful that Osibanjo will win the primary. It's a money thing...thqtbisbwhy Atiku always win pdp primary....Tinubu settled delegates for Buhari in 2014.....delegates only respond to the highest bidder unfortunately

It’s very unlikely too but in politics, nothing is impossible.

otipoju:
I just like as Osibanjo just ignore them totally.

E serve them breakfast hot. Elders that can not talk true. An Old, Senile, visibly shaking person with urinary continence problems is what you want to push for us to vote as President? Most of these guys are siezing the long waited for opportunity to get rid of Tinubu's leg on their neck.

If you label Osibanjo as betrayer...better make you kuku label all of us as the same betrayer.

Osinbajo attended.

LegendHero:


It’s very unlikely too but in politics, nothing is impossible.

When it comes to delegates, its a sure thing. I'm sure Yemi has his funds stashed up somewhere

LegendHero:


You’re saying nonsense bro. Osinbajo need the SW leaders more to win if he gets the ticket eventually.

What structure does that man have? Abi you think election is only about voters alone?

Na this structure una take dey dissuade decent people from coming out. Agents are important but is Osibanjo not a member of a political party with offices all over Nigeria. Will the Party structure not work for him if he wins the primary?

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LegendHero:


You’re saying nonsense bro. Osinbajo need the SW leaders more to win if he gets the ticket eventually.

What structure does that man have? Abi you think election is only about voters alone?

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LegendHero:


It’s very unlikely too but in politics, nothing is impossible.

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