By LAHAA '23

As the date for the the 2023 Presidential Elections draw closer, so are the intrigues and dramas attached to it. The Dramatis Personae as usual have not been disappointing in the way they have interpreted their roles so far. As days, weeks and months go by, we won't be short of revealing stories and media propaganda set against any of the candidates contesting the highest seat in the Land.


The most recent of such revelation is the one that seems to be trending on social Media for the past few days. The Mythical story or biopic of the former Governor of Lagos state and National of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Folklore like story which is being peddled by an unknown blog that have captured the heart of fickle minded Nigerians on the Internet with various libelous stories connecting well meaning Nigerians.


This writer won't dwell so much on the misdeeds of this blogger as that's not the Crux of this piece, rather, it will better that the veracity of the claims of this blogger on Asiwaju Bola Tinubu is checked, tested and verified.


First, it's about the name, birth place and the year of birth Bola Tinubu. Yes it has been in the rumor mill for some years now that Tinubu was born in Iragbiji with a different name, but the blogger should have done better by telling us the names of the parents of Bola Tinubu or Amoda as the fake name is been peddled around. It is a known truth in Yoruba Culture that the ancestral root of any Yoruba being will be tied to a particular compound or clan in his/her town of origin. Has Gistlover done this? the answer remains No. It will be better if the person behind the Blog or the sponsors do their research well before coming to the public with an half baked lie.


On Tinubu's sojourn to the United States and the Allegation of Trafficking drugs, it would have made more sense and scientific truth if the blogger or the sponsors of this malicious story present to the public a well detailed documentation of Tinubu's trial in the hands of the United States Government. This would have laid more credence to their malignancy towards Asiwaju Tinubu. How do you even accuse an Accountant of repute who has had a track record of excellence with international accounting firms. The truth of how Tinubu help shored up the finances of Mobil is there for to confirm even from the company itself.


The large heart of Bola Ahmed Tinubu shouldn't be a weapon that will be used against him at will. That he accommodates all Nigerians regardless of tribe and religion should not make you malign him at will and because you have a social media presence with huge followers shouldn't be a requisite for the spread of fake and malalicious stories of eminent Nigerians which Tinubu makes the top list.


Agreed that personalities and track records will be attacked and checked in a season like this. It's not new and it won't be the first time in any Political firmament. Even Senator Mitt Romney School bullying saga was revisited during his stint at trying his luck at America's highest office. A thorough fact based investigation would have done better if Tinubu is truly what this blogger says he is.


This piece isn't to hold forth for Tinubu or blow his trumpet in anyway. It's just that Nigeria's Politics and future is too serious to be subjected to a TMZ-like reporting. This kind of reportage is a wake up call to the Nigerian media and journalism profession. It's a pity that Investigating journalism in Nigeria has long been dumped in the Trash Can of history. Our Media professionals have left the stage for quacks like Gistlover Blog to hold the sway of investigative reporting attracted by brown envelope.


We've heard and equally read some of his giant philanthropic strides, especially instances where he has helped notable citizens who have battled health issues, are cash strapped and needed urgent medical attention. These sort of story don't make it to the "big blogs" for the publics consumption simply because it will further show him in a good light. This leaves alot of questions for the media.


Whether his distractors like it or not, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu shines alot in the perceived mystery that surrounds his birth, his background, his rise game and Prominence. He will not be the only one on this kind of stage. Even to some religious sect, the birth and death of Our Lord Jesus Christ to them remains a Myth even though the Holy Bible gave a gave a clear cut of his journey on earth.



Little Wonder so many around the world see Asiwaju as an enigma and a political colossus who from nothing had suddenly built a massive progressive political empire.


Cut the Man some slack, he has paid his dues politically. Even those who are ferociously after his downfall seek help from him daily. His vision for Lagos remains the most visible after Awolowo's Vision for Western Nigeria.

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Yekini Amoda Ogunlere is a drug lord and have been rejected by Nigerians.

Thormiwah:
By LAHAA '23 (Lagos State House of Assembly Aspirants)

As the date for the the 2023 Presidential Elections draw closer, so are the intrigues and dramas attached to it. The Dramatis Personae as usual have not been disappointing in the way they have interpreted their roles so far. As days, weeks and months go by, we won't be short of revealing stories and media propaganda set against any of the candidates contesting the highest seat in the Land.


The most recent of such revelation is the one that seems to be trending on social Media for the past few days. The Mythical story or biopic of the former Governor of Lagos state and National of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Folklore like story which is being peddled by an unknown blog that have captured the heart of fickle minded Nigerians on the Internet with various libelous stories connecting well meaning Nigerians.


This writer won't dwell so much on the misdeeds of this blogger as that's not the Crux of this piece, rather, it will better that the veracity of the claims of this blogger on Asiwaju Bola Tinubu is checked, tested and verified.


First, it's about the name, birth place and the year of birth Bola Tinubu. Yes it has been in the rumor mill for some years now that Tinubu was born in Iragbiji with a different name, but the blogger should have done better by telling us the names of the parents of Bola Tinubu or Amoda as the fake name is been peddled around. It is a known truth in Yoruba Culture that the ancestral root of any Yoruba being will be tied to a particular compound or clan in his/her town of origin. Has Gistlover done this? the answer remains No. It will be better if the person behind the Blog or the sponsors do their research well before coming to the public with an half baked lie.


On Tinubu's sojourn to the United States and the Allegation of Trafficking drugs, it would have made more sense and scientific truth if the blogger or the sponsors of this malicious story present to the public a well detailed documentation of Tinubu's trial in the hands of the United States Government. This would have laid more credence to their malignancy towards Asiwaju Tinubu. How do you even accuse an Accountant of repute who has had a track record of excellence with international accounting firms. The truth of how Tinubu help shored up the finances of Mobil is there for to confirm even from the company itself.


The large heart of Bola Ahmed Tinubu shouldn't be a weapon that will be used against him at will. That he accommodates all Nigerians regardless of tribe and religion should not make you malign him at will and because you have a social media presence with huge followers shouldn't be a requisite for the spread of fake and malalicious stories of eminent Nigerians which Tinubu makes the top list.


Agreed that personalities and track records will be attacked and checked in a season like this. It's not new and it won't be the first time in any Political firmament. Even Senator Mitt Romney School bullying saga was revisited during his stint at trying his luck at America's highest office. A thorough fact based investigation would have done better if Tinubu is truly what this blogger says he is.


This piece isn't to hold forth for Tinubu or blow his trumpet in anyway. It's just that Nigeria's Politics and future is too serious to be subjected to a TMZ-like reporting. This kind of reportage is a wake up call to the Nigerian media and journalism profession. It's a pity that Investigating journalism in Nigeria has long been dumped in the Trash Can of history. Our Media professionals have left the stage for quacks like Gistlover Blog to hold the sway of investigative reporting attracted by brown envelope.


We've heard and equally read some of his giant philanthropic strides, especially instances where he has helped notable citizens who have battled health issues, are cash strapped and needed urgent medical attention. These sort of story don't make it to the "big blogs" for the publics consumption simply because it will further show him in a good light. This leaves alot of questions for the media.


Whether his distractors like it or not, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu shines alot in the perceived mystery that surrounds his birth, his background, his rise game and Prominence. He will not be the only one on this kind of stage. Even to some religious sect, the birth and death of Our Lord Jesus Christ to them remains a Myth even though the Holy Bible gave a gave a clear cut of his journey on earth.



Little Wonder so many around the world see Asiwaju as an enigma and a political colossus who from nothing had suddenly built a massive progressive political empire.


Cut the Man some slack, he has paid his dues politically. Even those who are ferociously after his downfall seek help from him daily. His vision for Lagos remains the most visible after Awolowo's Vision for Western Nigeria. 

I will know how you will explain to market women that the ApC that made ordinary egg from 10 naira in 2015 to 100 naira in 2022 is coming again.

With change

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Tinubu remains the best to seek, do not use the man's good heart to smear him

All I know is that Tilinbu is a thief and a criminal

What's all these nonsense ntori Oloun?
How about the the criminal just shows the world his primary and secondary school certificates and lay the issue to rest?

Why should we entrust our collective destinies in the hands of a crook who has everything about him criminally shrouded in falsehood and secrecy?
Information related to age and educational background of public figures and political office aspirants are basic things anyone can easily access in sane climes. I don't understand why it should be different in Nigeria.

This f00lish writer is openly telling the world that because one renowned diaper-wearing looter has "paid his dues" politically, we should gift him the presidency and overlook the fact that he forged documents and perpetrated all manner of criminality...just imagine!

I hope Nigerians can now see clearly that our oppressors do not care one bit about the progress of the country and her image internationally.
It's up to us to deploy all our vigour in resisting these hawks next year.

Stupid write up

What is it with Muslims always bringing Jesus Christ into the conversation that have nothing to do with him?
Is the writer saying Tinubu is comparable to Jesus?
Same morons went ballistic when igboho's flight from the arms of the law was compared with the flight of Muhammad from Mecca.
Now, they dare to compare a man of shady identity and dealings with the most perfect and holy Jesus in whom is no fault or stumbling.
Let's thank Jesus for his love which he has imbued in his followers
WWIII would have started long ago

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APC is not for Nigerians again. The masses have suffered enough.

No amount of image laundry can change what we already know about Tinubu.
He helped enthrone a disaster on Nigerians in 2015 so that PMB can return the favor to him by 2023, hence the Emilokan outburst in Abeokuta.
Someone that places his personal interest above national interest is unfit to be president.