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What haven’t they said about my face being a true reflection of my father’s familiar face?

Spitting image. Carbon copy. Chip off the old block. I have heard it all. When I was young, and we used to go out together a lot, people will see us and say: “Ah, ah. Did you think your father was running away? Why do you look like him so much?”

Let’s get started. I was born and bred in Lagos over two and a half decades ago. Originally from Ipetumodu, in Osun State, I’ve lived all my life in Lagos, save for a few stays abroad: France, United Kingdom, United States of America, South Africa, Ghana, and many other places.

I grew up knowing my father, Femi Adesina, as a journalist. The house was a forest of books and newspapers. Books, books. Newspapers. Newspapers. And I started reading them. Scratch that, Dad forced me to read because I preferred watching TV (LOL). Little Red Riding Hood changed it for me—now this is a family secret.
In the early days, Dad was reporting for the Weekend Concord. I didn’t like the fact that he was away from home most times. We would plan family holidays and at the last moment, Dad wouldn’t be able to go. One thing or the other had come up at work. I and my brother, Tobi, my senior by two years, loved going to Ipetumodu, to spend time with our grandparents, but more often than not, we went with Mummy, as Dad would be busy at work. That’s the life of a journalist, which I was to experience briefly.

Mum is a nurse. A passionate and dedicated one. She’s matron of a private hospital in Lagos. She has always been there for us. Firm, godly and dedicated. I remember me and Tobi used to nickname her “Mrs. Oboye” behind her back. How did it happen? We attended Caleb International College in Magodo area of Lagos, and one Mrs. Funmi Oboye was the head teacher. Tough and strict. Every morning, at the Assembly, she subjected us to lessons from the word of God. As young people, we felt her homilies were too long, and we often grumbled. When we came on holidays, and Mummy was also taking all the time at morning devotion, we would look at each other and whisper: “Mrs. Oboye.”

Tobi is a pilot, and has been for the past nine years. He is a specialist in the Boeing 737, having trained in South Africa and Sweden. He also has the Airline Transport Pilot Licence from Boeing Centre, Miami, Florida.

Dad was Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief of The Sun Newspapers when he was invited to serve as Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the former President Muhammadu Buhari. We are a private family. Though a journalist, my dad was not loud and honestly really didn’t change from who I knew him to be. He lived a quiet, modest life, and brought us up that way. Never mind how people portray him in the media and social media. Suddenly, working with the President brought him out there, in the glare of the nation. And there followed the good, the bad and the ugly.

There were times people would meet me and say: “Adesina? Ah, you resemble Buhari’s media man.” At times, I own up, some other times, I duck. It’s better to leave them wondering. I was silent about our relationship for the better part of the administration because I really wasn’t interested in the hassle that came with it. The good times opened us up to opportunities we might not have had without the position. Thank God for it all. The bad and ugly were people saying all sorts of rubbish about my dad and not being able to trust anyone. In the beginning, it worried me. But later, the Holy Spirit helped me overcome it all.
Dad really loves Buhari. No doubt about that. He would defend him anywhere, any time and on any issue. At home when gisting with the family, you could feel his loyalty and love for his boss. He speaks well of him everywhere. In and out of office, Dad is a Buharist to the core.

I studied French at the University of Ibadan. Lived in France at different times, did my NYSC as a reporter and presenter with Channels Television. I was given a job after, which I held for about a year. Now, I have a media and publishing company called LOTW Group (Living Out The Word) which holds LOTW Network, LOTW Kids, LOTW Studios, LOTW Publishing, Shop LOTW and LOTW Travel. The focus is really to put God at the centre stage of our lives, because He tells me He doesn’t like it when people seem to remember Him only on Sundays. So He wants to be a part of our lives even on Mondays to Saturdays and I’m the one He is giving the responsibility to. He said: “Tosin, I want you to put me in the centre of people’s lives.” Well, His wish is my command.

I also run a French language agency and resource centre called Ma Petite France. M.P.F teaches French to kids and adults and provides French learning resources to schools.

Once upon a time, I wanted to be a journalist like Dad and I did in fact venture into it for a while. I won’t say I’m completely out because I’m still in media and publishing.

My life’s goal and focus is to influence people to know God and do life with Him. Every other thing I do is a means to that end. I have been blessed by God tremendously. He allowed me to be born into the home of Femi and Nike Adesina where I was taught about Him, shielded, cared and provided for. Dad is a responsible father, he is present. I can call him at any time and share any idea or plan I have with him. I can talk to him about work, men, life, God, anything. I have been blessed with a father not a lot of people get to have on this earth and I am proud of him regardless of people’s opinion about him—good or bad.

Every young lady aspires to matrimony. So do I, and it’s coming soon. My mom and dad are probably the happiest about it. Mom can’t wait for me to leave her house so she can finally fill my wardrobe with all of her extra clothes. (LOL)

We laugh a lot. Just as my dad is famous for his tendency to laugh often. While we were all in Ipetumodu for holidays, a friend to my dad’s sister came for the weekend. When she was leaving, she remarked: “It’s been an experience being with the Adesinas this weekend. They laugh as if they have no care in the world.” That in a nutshell is my story.

Credit: https://sunnewsonline.com/growing-up-as-femi-adesinas-daughter/

You're the daughter of a man that stupidly said "It would be better for those that were oppose to cattle ranching to provide lands than to die in the herdsmen attacks.What would the land be used for if those who own it are dead at the end of the day?...." http://saharareporters.com/2020/04/23/deacon-femi-adesina-shameless-sanballat-bayo-oluwasanmi

And shamelessly said “...he is a "dyed-in-the-wool Buharist” irrespective of what others see as “foibles and failings of the Buhari's government. Femi Adeshina sticks his neck out for the reputation laundering of despotic Buhari.

He breaks all boundaries of custom and traditional morality when lying on behalf of Buhari. He dismisses the opinions of well-meaning Nigerians on how Nigeria is governed by Buhari. Adesina always give needless pains to sensitive national issues........”
http://saharareporters.com/2020/04/23/deacon-femi-adesina-shameless-sanballat-bayo-oluwasanmi

You father will forever go down in infamy girl.

Who asked you?

Never mind how people portray him in the media and social media. Suddenly, working with the President brought him out there, in the glare of the nation. And there followed the good, the bad and the ugly.

You dad is a Good journalist, A bad SA to Mr president due to his inability to publicise the good of the Buhari administration and an ugly presenter.
Maybe the nature of his job made him ugly cos more often than non, you just laugh at his hypocrisis is some certain national issues.

Your father is an @sslicker.

They were saying lies and horrible things about ur father ?? So ur father ddnt lie, and defend horrible things done by the past administration??

Like father like daughter..... íro yíí náá níí... na this same lie lie issue...

This girl should just keep quiet and keep enjoying her father's wealth. A lot of young ones have lost their lives or became orphan as a result of insecurity.

Beautiful family but the fact that this man had to defend Wicked Buhari for 8years is like Daniel Defending Nebuchadnezar

Racoon:
You're the daughter of a man that stupidly said "It would be better for those that were oppose to cattle ranching to provide lands than to die in the herdsmen attacks.What would the land be used for if those who own it are dead at the end of the day?...." http://saharareporters.com/2020/04/23/deacon-femi-adesina-shameless-sanballat-bayo-oluwasanmi

And shamelessly said “...he is a "dyed-in-the-wool Buharist” irrespective of what others see as “foibles and failings of the Buhari's government. Femi Adeshina sticks his neck out for the reputation laundering of despotic Buhari.

He breaks all boundaries of custom and traditional morality when lying on behalf of Buhari. He dismisses the opinions of well-meaning Nigerians on how Nigeria is governed by Buhari. Adesina always give needless pains to sensitive national issues........”
http://saharareporters.com/2020/04/23/deacon-femi-adesina-shameless-sanballat-bayo-oluwasanmi

You father will forever go down in infamy girl.

You need to slow down on criticizing Adeshina.
Everyone knows it's hard defending an incompetent man.

Interestingly enough, in Nigeria, we don't resign from juicy jobs. Instead, we die there.

Racoon:
You're the daughter of a man that stupidly said "It would be better for those that were oppose to cattle ranching to provide lands than to die in the herdsmen attacks.What would the land be used for if those who own it are dead at the end of the day?...." http://saharareporters.com/2020/04/23/deacon-femi-adesina-shameless-sanballat-bayo-oluwasanmi

And shamelessly said “...he is a "dyed-in-the-wool Buharist” irrespective of what others see as “foibles and failings of the Buhari's government. Femi Adeshina sticks his neck out for the reputation laundering of despotic Buhari.

He breaks all boundaries of custom and traditional morality when lying on behalf of Buhari. He dismisses the opinions of well-meaning Nigerians on how Nigeria is governed by Buhari. Adesina always give needless pains to sensitive national issues........”
http://saharareporters.com/2020/04/23/deacon-femi-adesina-shameless-sanballat-bayo-oluwasanmi

You father will forever go down in infamy girl.

If you were in his shoes, what'd you have done, walked out on the job?

Dont tell me you would have left the job because its easier said than done.

advanceDNA:
They were saying lies and horrible things about ur father ?? So ur father ddnt lie, and defend horrible things done by the past administration??

Like father like daughter..... íro yíí náá níí... na this same lie lie issue...

iro po. They are from IROgbeje Lai Mohammed's home town

Svoboda:
If you were in his shoes, what'd you have done, walked out on the job?

Dont tell me you would have left the job because its easier said than done.

so you would have stayed abi?

SmartPolician:
You need to slow down on criticizing Adeshina.
Everyone knows it's hard defending an incompetent man.Interestingly enough, in Nigeria, we don't resign from juicy jobs. Instead, we die there...

The Bible said "a good name is better than useless riches." Femi Adeshina loved the riches hence shamelessly defended a failure and catastrophe, even lying brazenly and insulting people more godly than him. He is a cursed soul damned by the inordinate desires for filthy lucre.

Svoboda:
If you were in his shoes, what'd you have done, walked out on the job? Dont tell me you would have left the job because its easier said than done.

I won't stay on or ever take up such a job. God forbid bad thing.Imagine Femi saying Nigerians should give up their ancestral lands for their killers because of peace to reign? Hope he will do so in his Ipetumodu home town in Osun now that he is retired?

The Bible says "woe unto those who call evil good and good evil." The damage that follows defending the brazen lies and anti-human policies of a wicked ruler like Buhari always comes with a curse.

Racoon:
I won't stay on or ever take up such a job. God forbid bad thing.Imagine Femi saying Nigerians should give up their ancestral lands for their killers because of peace to reign? Hope he will do so in his Ipetumodu home town in Osun now that he is retired?

The Bible says "woe unto those who call evil good and good evil." The damage that follows defending the brazen lies and anti-human policies of a wicked ruler like Buhari always comes with a curse.

you get time to dey answer that guy. I'm sure right now, Femi Adeshina is regretting some of the things he said while defending his boss, Buhari

enemyofprogress:
iro po. They from IROgbeje Lai Mohammed's home town

We are waiting for lai mohammed's daughter or son...

Hahahahahahaha

Your father is a molested cattle

A commonplace,pride of an average nigerian child living in affluence at the expense of the downtrodden,who are being sacrificed everyday for people like this to come to nairaland and do the blaa bla bla bla

He even abused Father Kukah yesterday just because of Buhari

Racoon:
You're the daughter of a man that stupidly said "It would be better for those that were oppose to cattle ranching to provide lands than to die in the herdsmen attacks.What would the land be used for if those who own it are dead at the end of the day?...." http://saharareporters.com/2020/04/23/deacon-femi-adesina-shameless-sanballat-bayo-oluwasanmi

And shamelessly said “...he is a "dyed-in-the-wool Buharist” irrespective of what others see as “foibles and failings of the Buhari's government. Femi Adeshina sticks his neck out for the reputation laundering of despotic Buhari.

He breaks all boundaries of custom and traditional morality when lying on behalf of Buhari. He dismisses the opinions of well-meaning Nigerians on how Nigeria is governed by Buhari. Adesina always give needless pains to sensitive national issues........”
http://saharareporters.com/2020/04/23/deacon-femi-adesina-shameless-sanballat-bayo-oluwasanmi

You father will forever go down in infamy girl.

Yes, Toyin Adesina is a carbon copy of her father Femi Adesina but I will NEVER judge her by her father's work. I will only judge her by her accomplishments as a young Nigerian.

Believe me, Toyin seems to have her head properly screwed to her shoulders. I am impressed by her bold entrepreneurial drive done at the expense of her father using his position in government to secure her job in one high-paying government agency. May her ventures succeed and grow to create badly needed jobs for other young people.

People who will fall over each other to lick Seyi Tinubu's shoes are shamelessly dragging a young budding Nigerian entrepreneur for being Femi Adesina's daughter. Compared to the damages people like Tinubu, Akpabio, Yari, Ganduje, Wike, etc done to Nigeria, Femi Adesina is a SAINT. The only problem is that in Nigeria everything done by our favourite big men are ignored or stupidly defended while we go after our fellow 'small men'.

It is usual for men to think and say, “Many men are slaves because one is an oppressor; let us hate the oppressor.” However, for an increasing few, there is a tendency to reverse this judgment, and say, “One man is an oppressor because many are slaves; let us despise the slaves.” The truth is that the oppressor & slave are cooperators in ignorance. And while seeming to afflict others, are in reality afflicting themselves! This attempt to garner sympathy for a tyrant’s mouthpiece of eight years is DOA, dead on arrival! A man cannot be separated from his words, your father & GMB are the same ten & ten pence, that presided over the worst eight years in the existence of this nation.

enemyofprogress:
Growing up as Femi Adesina’s daughter
By Tosin Adesina

What haven’t they said about my face being a true reflection of my father’s familiar face?

Spitting image. Carbon copy. Chip off the old block. I have heard it all. When I was young, and we used to go out together a lot, people will see us and say: “Ah, ah. Did you think your father was running away? Why do you look like him so much?”

Let’s get started. I was born and bred in Lagos over two and a half decades ago. Originally from Ipetumodu, in Osun State, I’ve lived all my life in Lagos, save for a few stays abroad: France, United Kingdom, United States of America, South Africa, Ghana, and many other places.

I grew up knowing my father, Femi Adesina, as a journalist. The house was a forest of books and newspapers. Books, books. Newspapers. Newspapers. And I started reading them. Scratch that, Dad forced me to read because I preferred watching TV (LOL). Little Red Riding Hood changed it for me—now this is a family secret.
In the early days, Dad was reporting for the Weekend Concord. I didn’t like the fact that he was away from home most times. We would plan family holidays and at the last moment, Dad wouldn’t be able to go. One thing or the other had come up at work. I and my brother, Tobi, my senior by two years, loved going to Ipetumodu, to spend time with our grandparents, but more often than not, we went with Mummy, as Dad would be busy at work. That’s the life of a journalist, which I was to experience briefly.

Mum is a nurse. A passionate and dedicated one. She’s matron of a private hospital in Lagos. She has always been there for us. Firm, godly and dedicated. I remember me and Tobi used to nickname her “Mrs. Oboye” behind her back. How did it happen? We attended Caleb International College in Magodo area of Lagos, and one Mrs. Funmi Oboye was the head teacher. Tough and strict. Every morning, at the Assembly, she subjected us to lessons from the word of God. As young people, we felt her homilies were too long, and we often grumbled. When we came on holidays, and Mummy was also taking all the time at morning devotion, we would look at each other and whisper: “Mrs. Oboye.”

Tobi is a pilot, and has been for the past nine years. He is a specialist in the Boeing 737, having trained in South Africa and Sweden. He also has the Airline Transport Pilot Licence from Boeing Centre, Miami, Florida.

Dad was Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief of The Sun Newspapers when he was invited to serve as Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the former President Muhammadu Buhari. We are a private family. Though a journalist, my dad was not loud and honestly really didn’t change from who I knew him to be. He lived a quiet, modest life, and brought us up that way. Never mind how people portray him in the media and social media. Suddenly, working with the President brought him out there, in the glare of the nation. And there followed the good, the bad and the ugly.

There were times people would meet me and say: “Adesina? Ah, you resemble Buhari’s media man.” At times, I own up, some other times, I duck. It’s better to leave them wondering. I was silent about our relationship for the better part of the administration because I really wasn’t interested in the hassle that came with it. The good times opened us up to opportunities we might not have had without the position. Thank God for it all. The bad and ugly were people saying all sorts of rubbish about my dad and not being able to trust anyone. In the beginning, it worried me. But later, the Holy Spirit helped me overcome it all.
Dad really loves Buhari. No doubt about that. He would defend him anywhere, any time and on any issue. At home when gisting with the family, you could feel his loyalty and love for his boss. He speaks well of him everywhere. In and out of office, Dad is a Buharist to the core.

I studied French at the University of Ibadan. Lived in France at different times, did my NYSC as a reporter and presenter with Channels Television. I was given a job after, which I held for about a year. Now, I have a media and publishing company called LOTW Group (Living Out The Word) which holds LOTW Network, LOTW Kids, LOTW Studios, LOTW Publishing, Shop LOTW and LOTW Travel. The focus is really to put God at the centre stage of our lives, because He tells me He doesn’t like it when people seem to remember Him only on Sundays. So He wants to be a part of our lives even on Mondays to Saturdays and I’m the one He is giving the responsibility to. He said: “Tosin, I want you to put me in the centre of people’s lives.” Well, His wish is my command.

I also run a French language agency and resource centre called Ma Petite France. M.P.F teaches French to kids and adults and provides French learning resources to schools.

Once upon a time, I wanted to be a journalist like Dad and I did in fact venture into it for a while. I won’t say I’m completely out because I’m still in media and publishing.

My life’s goal and focus is to influence people to know God and do life with Him. Every other thing I do is a means to that end. I have been blessed by God tremendously. He allowed me to be born into the home of Femi and Nike Adesina where I was taught about Him, shielded, cared and provided for. Dad is a responsible father, he is present. I can call him at any time and share any idea or plan I have with him. I can talk to him about work, men, life, God, anything. I have been blessed with a father not a lot of people get to have on this earth and I am proud of him regardless of people’s opinion about him—good or bad.

Every young lady aspires to matrimony. So do I, and it’s coming soon. My mom and dad are probably the happiest about it. Mom can’t wait for me to leave her house so she can finally fill my wardrobe with all of her extra clothes. (LOL)

We laugh a lot. Just as my dad is famous for his tendency to laugh often. While we were all in Ipetumodu for holidays, a friend to my dad’s sister came for the weekend. When she was leaving, she remarked: “It’s been an experience being with the Adesinas this weekend. They laugh as if they have no care in the world.” That in a nutshell is my story.

Credit: https://sunnewsonline.com/growing-up-as-femi-adesinas-daughter/

No one cares

ProfAmaben:
No one cares

na because of these three letter words wey you write, you come quote the whole thread? You well so?

God!! This was boring to read

Who cares

enemyofprogress:
Growing up as Femi Adesina’s daughter
By Tosin Adesina

What haven’t they said about my face being a true reflection of my father’s familiar face?

Spitting image. Carbon copy. Chip off the old block. I have heard it all. When I was young, and we used to go out together a lot, people will see us and say: “Ah, ah. Did you think your father was running away? Why do you look like him so much?”

Let’s get started. I was born and bred in Lagos over two and a half decades ago. Originally from Ipetumodu, in Osun State, I’ve lived all my life in Lagos, save for a few stays abroad: France, United Kingdom, United States of America, South Africa, Ghana, and many other places.

I grew up knowing my father, Femi Adesina, as a journalist. The house was a forest of books and newspapers. Books, books. Newspapers. Newspapers. And I started reading them. Scratch that, Dad forced me to read because I preferred watching TV (LOL). Little Red Riding Hood changed it for me—now this is a family secret.
In the early days, Dad was reporting for the Weekend Concord. I didn’t like the fact that he was away from home most times. We would plan family holidays and at the last moment, Dad wouldn’t be able to go. One thing or the other had come up at work. I and my brother, Tobi, my senior by two years, loved going to Ipetumodu, to spend time with our grandparents, but more often than not, we went with Mummy, as Dad would be busy at work. That’s the life of a journalist, which I was to experience briefly.

Mum is a nurse. A passionate and dedicated one. She’s matron of a private hospital in Lagos. She has always been there for us. Firm, godly and dedicated. I remember me and Tobi used to nickname her “Mrs. Oboye” behind her back. How did it happen? We attended Caleb International College in Magodo area of Lagos, and one Mrs. Funmi Oboye was the head teacher. Tough and strict. Every morning, at the Assembly, she subjected us to lessons from the word of God. As young people, we felt her homilies were too long, and we often grumbled. When we came on holidays, and Mummy was also taking all the time at morning devotion, we would look at each other and whisper: “Mrs. Oboye.”

Tobi is a pilot, and has been for the past nine years. He is a specialist in the Boeing 737, having trained in South Africa and Sweden. He also has the Airline Transport Pilot Licence from Boeing Centre, Miami, Florida.

Dad was Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief of The Sun Newspapers when he was invited to serve as Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the former President Muhammadu Buhari. We are a private family. Though a journalist, my dad was not loud and honestly really didn’t change from who I knew him to be. He lived a quiet, modest life, and brought us up that way. Never mind how people portray him in the media and social media. Suddenly, working with the President brought him out there, in the glare of the nation. And there followed the good, the bad and the ugly.

There were times people would meet me and say: “Adesina? Ah, you resemble Buhari’s media man.” At times, I own up, some other times, I duck. It’s better to leave them wondering. I was silent about our relationship for the better part of the administration because I really wasn’t interested in the hassle that came with it. The good times opened us up to opportunities we might not have had without the position. Thank God for it all. The bad and ugly were people saying all sorts of rubbish about my dad and not being able to trust anyone. In the beginning, it worried me. But later, the Holy Spirit helped me overcome it all.
Dad really loves Buhari. No doubt about that. He would defend him anywhere, any time and on any issue. At home when gisting with the family, you could feel his loyalty and love for his boss. He speaks well of him everywhere. In and out of office, Dad is a Buharist to the core.

I studied French at the University of Ibadan. Lived in France at different times, did my NYSC as a reporter and presenter with Channels Television. I was given a job after, which I held for about a year. Now, I have a media and publishing company called LOTW Group (Living Out The Word) which holds LOTW Network, LOTW Kids, LOTW Studios, LOTW Publishing, Shop LOTW and LOTW Travel. The focus is really to put God at the centre stage of our lives, because He tells me He doesn’t like it when people seem to remember Him only on Sundays. So He wants to be a part of our lives even on Mondays to Saturdays and I’m the one He is giving the responsibility to. He said: “Tosin, I want you to put me in the centre of people’s lives.” Well, His wish is my command.

I also run a French language agency and resource centre called Ma Petite France. M.P.F teaches French to kids and adults and provides French learning resources to schools.

Once upon a time, I wanted to be a journalist like Dad and I did in fact venture into it for a while. I won’t say I’m completely out because I’m still in media and publishing.

My life’s goal and focus is to influence people to know God and do life with Him. Every other thing I do is a means to that end. I have been blessed by God tremendously. He allowed me to be born into the home of Femi and Nike Adesina where I was taught about Him, shielded, cared and provided for. Dad is a responsible father, he is present. I can call him at any time and share any idea or plan I have with him. I can talk to him about work, men, life, God, anything. I have been blessed with a father not a lot of people get to have on this earth and I am proud of him regardless of people’s opinion about him—good or bad.

Every young lady aspires to matrimony. So do I, and it’s coming soon. My mom and dad are probably the happiest about it. Mom can’t wait for me to leave her house so she can finally fill my wardrobe with all of her extra clothes. (LOL)

We laugh a lot. Just as my dad is famous for his tendency to laugh often. While we were all in Ipetumodu for holidays, a friend to my dad’s sister came for the weekend. When she was leaving, she remarked: “It’s been an experience being with the Adesinas this weekend. They laugh as if they have no care in the world.” That in a nutshell is my story.

Credit: https://sunnewsonline.com/growing-up-as-femi-adesinas-daughter/

That man is your father? Na wa oh

Devil go punish your papa and that idiot from Niger Republic.

debetmx:
Devil go punish your papa and that idiot from Niger Republic.

Punish them, like you are been punished in Nigeria?

Wailing Peasant.

hrykanu231:
That man is your father? Na wa oh

Who is your father?

Your father has no honor...but hey he isn't alone, as there are many like him. Darn shame!

Like him, like Osinbajo, like late Dora Akunyili of blessed memory (I'll try a bit to respect this particular dead person). Somehow, as accomplished, forthright, and as sensible these people 'seem' before they get yoked with the 'evils', they just can't seem to un-yoke themselves. There is no way in hell, I would have remained in the Buhari govt, if I had any sort of light in me (which I do), and I valued that light (which I do).

Osinbajo eventually left as a belittled errand boy, why didn't he just leave and be the first to be remembered as doing such? He did not. I personally would have supported his bid, if he wasn't such a disappointing sellout.

Femi that I used to enjoy his brilliant columns, also got mired up and even defended evil. Never considered walking away.

Dora the firebrand, O what a woman! She was made the mouthpiece of a failed, directionless, and corrupt govt, saddled with the responsibility of defending the indefensible during what she didn't know were her last years. Of course, she knew she wasn't on the side of right, as she used to be, but she too couldn't step away and stay true to her authentic self.

They just can't step away from the filthy lucre, yet even white trash resign and recuse themselves for far far far less in so many instances that a simple Google search will show. Very sad really