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Mimiko: The man that switches parties at will

If there is a medal for any Nigerian politician with a penchant for criss-crossing political parties the most, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko will be the ultimate winner in flying colours.

Between 1999 and today, the former governor of Ondo State has changed political parties like a bride changes clothes to delight her newly betrothed.

For a count, he has moved in and out of seven political parties at different times within a period of 21 years.

Popularly called ‘Iroko’ because of his political sophistication, grassroots popularity and charisma, Mimiko, a medical doctor, came into the limelight in 1999 when he was appointed Commissioner for Health in the Chief Adebayo Adefarati-led Alliance for Democracy (AD) government.

However, his first public appointment was in 1992 when he was appointed Commissioner for Health and Social Services in Ondo State. But the appointment lasted less than one year as the administration’s life was cut short by a military coup that terminated the Third Republic.

His journey of defection started on November 7, 2002, when he resigned from the Adefarati-led government to push for his gubernatorial ambition. But when it was evident that he had no space in the Alliance for Democracy’s roll call of governorship hopeful, he moved to the then ruling party at the centre, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Swiftly, he joined ranks with the late Dr. Olusegun Agagu, the Ondo State governorship candidate of PDP, to unseat his former boss and party, the AD, from the Alagbaka Government House. Upon the ascension of power by PDP in the state, he was offered the position of Secretary to the State Government (SSG).

https://www.thestar.ng/mimiko-the-man-that-switches-parties-at-will/

...and then what happen?

Nigeria don't have political parties

Just grabbing groups

Mimiko have joined 7 grabbing groubs in 21 years

The old Iroko of Ondo state is gone. What we have now is a man who has lost relevance but struggling to stay afloat. He has been demystified by APC.

seunmsg:
The old Iroko of Ondo state is gone. What we have now is a man who has lost relevance but struggling to stay afloat. He has been demystified by APC.

But you will rejoice if he goes to visit tinubu

HIGHESTPOPORI:
But you will rejoice if he goes to visit tinubu

Mimiko is irrelevant to Tinubu.

seunmsg:
Mimiko is irrelevant to Tinubu.

Or rather Mimiko is not an asslicker.Someone that defeated tinubu candidate with Labour Party

HIGHESTPOPORI:
Or rather Mimiko is not an asslicker.Someone that defeated tinubu candidate with Labour Party

He actually became governor with Tinubu’s help. He was housed in Edo state government house, Benin city the day the Benin division of the appeal court declare him governor. He wouldn’t have gotten the court victory without Tinubu’s support.

treasure2:
Mimiko: The man that switches parties at will

If there is a medal for any Nigerian politician with a penchant for criss-crossing political parties the most, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko will be the ultimate winner in flying colours.

Between 1999 and today, the former governor of Ondo State has changed political parties like a bride changes clothes to delight her newly betrothed.

For a count, he has moved in and out of seven political parties at different times within a period of 21 years.

Popularly called ‘Iroko’ because of his political sophistication, grassroots popularity and charisma, Mimiko, a medical doctor, came into the limelight in 1999 when he was appointed Commissioner for Health in the Chief Adebayo Adefarati-led Alliance for Democracy (AD) government.

However, his first public appointment was in 1992 when he was appointed Commissioner for Health and Social Services in Ondo State. But the appointment lasted less than one year as the administration’s life was cut short by a military coup that terminated the Third Republic.

His journey of defection started on November 7, 2002, when he resigned from the Adefarati-led government to push for his gubernatorial ambition. But when it was evident that he had no space in the Alliance for Democracy’s roll call of governorship hopeful, he moved to the then ruling party at the centre, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Swiftly, he joined ranks with the late Dr. Olusegun Agagu, the Ondo State governorship candidate of PDP, to unseat his former boss and party, the AD, from the Alagbaka Government House. Upon the ascension of power by PDP in the state, he was offered the position of Secretary to the State Government (SSG).

https://www.thestar.ng/mimiko-the-man-that-switches-parties-at-will/

You people will not understand.
Mimiko invested urge money in politics & he hasn't got it back. Is trying to look for a way to recorver the money back. That is why is jumping from one party to another.