I Have No Issue With Tunji-Ojo, We Are Both APC Leaders

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I Have No Issue With Tunji-Ojo, We Are Both APC Leaders – Aiyedatiwa by Tomson1(op): 5:59am On Mar 14

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has again dismissed claims of a rift between him and the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, insisting that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state remains united.

Speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today, Aiyedatiwa said he has no personal issues with the minister, stressing that politics naturally involves differing interests.

“The young man you mentioned, the Hon. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, I don’t have any issue with him. If you ask him, he will tell you the same. Politics is laden with interest, so different people have different interests. There is no fight, no division. We are members of the same family, members of the same APC,” the governor said.

He further clarified that Tunji-Ojo primarily works and resides in Abuja, and any perception of tension between them is baseless.

“I don’t have anything to do with the minister. He lives in Abuja and works in Abuja. We are working together as one. Interest differs and there are levels in leadership, but that does not mean division,” the governor said.

He added, “Those who believe in his own leadership, they are part of the LG and State executives. So, we are working together as one. Yes, interest differs and there are levels in leadership. BTO is a leader in his own right as Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria that is a level.

“I’m a governor and that’s another level of leadership. So, there are some members of the party that believe in one person or another. We have senators, members of the House of Representatives and State Assembly who have their own followers too and those who believe in them.”

Aiyedatiwa also denied claims that he is pushing members away from the party, describing the APC as “so big that you cannot drive people away.”

The governor said the party continues to attract new entrants, citing the recent defection of Agboola Ajayi, the PDP governorship candidate in the last election, as an example.

“Some people have different interests or notions. The party is so big now that you can’t drive or chase people away because new entrants, new people are joining us. For example, the PDP governorship candidate, who contested against me in the last governorship election (Agboola Ajayi) has defected into the APC as we speak.

“Don’t forget that he scored about 150,000 votes which is almost a winning figure in previous governorship election who won the governorship seat in the past.

“And I scored 666,781 votes, the highest ever in the history of the governorship election in Ondo State. For the fact that I have such figures means I’m very popular among the people. They want me. They preferred me at the time which is still the same thing right now. So, I’m not chasing anybody away and there is no attack from me to anybody.”

Aiyedatiwa also highlighted that the APC controls the entire state legislature.

“Today, for the first time, all 26 members of the House of Assembly are APC members. Everyone is working together as one, despite differences in levels of leadership. There are senators, House of Representatives and State Assembly members with their own followers, but we remain united,” he said.

The governor emphasized that the party remains the “only viable political option in the state.”

“Nobody can leave the party. Ondo State is APC. There is no alternative. Don’t forget we just had our state congress. Everyone who believes in leadership is part of the LG and State executives,” Aiyedatiwa said.

The governor’s comments come amid speculation about internal disagreements within the APC in Ondo State, following defections and competing political interests.

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Re: I Have No Issue With Tunji-Ojo, We Are Both APC Leaders – Aiyedatiwa by insidelife22(m): 6:02am On Mar 14

Trust Nigerian politicians at your own risk

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Re: I Have No Issue With Tunji-Ojo, We Are Both APC Leaders – Aiyedatiwa by helinues: 6:07am On Mar 14

Ondo state has been mature with their politics. Let them settle their differences

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Re: I Have No Issue With Tunji-Ojo, We Are Both APC Leaders – Aiyedatiwa by opes: 6:29am On Mar 14

Ondo Central voted massively for the governor because they know he will serve only one term, and the next governor will come from the Central district.

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Re: I Have No Issue With Tunji-Ojo, We Are Both APC Leaders – Aiyedatiwa by zoedew: 6:41am On Mar 14*

opes:
Ondo Central voted massively for the governor because they know he will serve only one term, and the next governor will come from the Central district.

Incisive analysis! Contest! Sen. Niyi Adegbonmire!! Contest!!!

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Re: I Have No Issue With Tunji-Ojo, We Are Both APC Leaders – Aiyedatiwa by Zeesugar(f): 6:46am On Mar 14

They are both mature and understands politics and their individual roles as leaders. The most important thing is delivering maximum services to those you are meant to serve

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Re: I Have No Issue With Tunji-Ojo, We Are Both APC Leaders – Aiyedatiwa by TimiofAbuja: 6:48am On Mar 14

I don’t have any issue with him

You see this statement, that's where the issue is. If there's no issue, he would never say that

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Re: I Have No Issue With Tunji-Ojo, We Are Both APC Leaders – Aiyedatiwa by NaijaCrusader: 6:48am On Mar 14

This is just the beginning. By the time the primaries will come and go, there will also be many factions and betrayals in APC as well.
No be Naija we dey again.

So many people who think they are Tinubus sons and right hand men will find out that the man doesn't rate them. There will be thousands of Onokposas in APC after the primaries especially considering the number of defections the party has had. Factions go plenty

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Re: I Have No Issue With Tunji-Ojo, We Are Both APC Leaders – Aiyedatiwa by Fiscus105(m): 6:52am On Mar 14

Deceiving yourself, everybody knows all your antics to stop him from contesting election, because you know, he has taken almost all supporter away from you, even though you are the governor and have abundance resources to dislodge him.

Do your five years and pass the seat for next person to occupy, life is turn by turn.

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Re: I Have No Issue With Tunji-Ojo, We Are Both APC Leaders – Aiyedatiwa by legendarystar: 6:54am On Mar 14

Weldon leaders una doh you are doing well

Re: I Have No Issue With Tunji-Ojo, We Are Both APC Leaders – Aiyedatiwa by opes: 6:55am On Mar 14

zoedew:
Incisive analysis! Go! Sen. Niyi Adegbonmire!! Go!!!

Tunji Ojo is from the North, Late Akeredolu just had 7 years. It is the turn of the Central.

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Re: I Have No Issue With Tunji-Ojo, We Are Both APC Leaders – Aiyedatiwa by Lithiumite: 7:08am On Mar 14

zoedew:
Incisive analysis! Go! Sen. Niyi Adegbonmire!! Go!!!

Only central has been able to complete 2 consecutive terms......north 4 years with adefarati,South 4 years with agagu,central 8 years with mimiko,North 7 years with akeredolu now south is getting 5 years to compensate for agagu's 2nd term loss.

Re: I Have No Issue With Tunji-Ojo, We Are Both APC Leaders – Aiyedatiwa by Guestmale: 7:09am On Mar 14

opes:
Ondo Central voted massively for the governor because they know he will serve only one term, and the next governor will come from the Central district.

Did he promise he will do a single term?.

Re: I Have No Issue With Tunji-Ojo, We Are Both APC Leaders – Aiyedatiwa by Lithiumite: 7:11am On Mar 14

NaijaCrusader:
This is just the beginning. By the time the primaries will come and go, there will also be many factions and betrayals in APC as well.
No be Naija we dey again.

So many people who think they are Tinubus sons and right hand men will find out that the man doesn't rate them. There will be thousands of Onokposas in APC after the primaries especially considering the number of defections the party has had. Factions go plenty

In sofar apc wins the presidency, they will be coerced to stay put and apc has one of the best reward systems of the parties,just be patient you will get something.

Re: I Have No Issue With Tunji-Ojo, We Are Both APC Leaders – Aiyedatiwa by Godfullsam(m): 7:13am On Mar 14

This man should just finish his tenure and go. He may have done his best but his best is not enough.

You hardly hear Ondo state in the news for any meaningful development except for bandits invasion and abduction.

This was never the case when his former boss was alive.

Let him getat!

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Re: I Have No Issue With Tunji-Ojo, We Are Both APC Leaders – Aiyedatiwa by Dannieln1: 7:14am On Mar 14

The appropriate headline should be “I have no problem with Tunji-Ojo we’re both from the same faction of blood sucking, demonic and terrorist party

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Re: I Have No Issue With Tunji-Ojo, We Are Both APC Leaders – Aiyedatiwa by ChiefOloye(m): 7:15am On Mar 14

Guestmale:
Did he promise he will do a single term?.

He doesn't have to promise, the law already takes care of that.

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Re: I Have No Issue With Tunji-Ojo, We Are Both APC Leaders – Aiyedatiwa by opes: 7:15am On Mar 14

Guestmale:
Did he promise he will do a single term?.

The law bars him from being sworn in three times. He was sworn in when his boss died, and again last year when he won his own election.
The new amendment is what will prevent GEJ from seeking the presidency again.

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Re: I Have No Issue With Tunji-Ojo, We Are Both APC Leaders – Aiyedatiwa by Exousiang01(m): 7:26am On Mar 14

NaijaCrusader:
This is just the beginning. By the time the primaries will come and go, there will also be many factions and betrayals in APC as well.
No be Naija we dey again.

So many people who think they are Tinubus sons and right hand men will find out that the man doesn't rate them. There will be thousands of Onokposas in APC after the primaries especially considering the number of defections the party has had. Factions go plenty

The governor cannot run again.
A High Court just decleard him ineligible.
He may decide to appeal the judgement but I am sure this judgement will be upheld.

opes:
The law bars him from being sworn in three times. He was sworn in when his boss died, and again last year when he won his own election.
The new amendment is what will prevent GEJ from seeking the presidency again.

Very correct, plus the law only permits him to be governor for 8 years, running for the office and wining again will keep him in the office for 10 years.
Nigeria constitution allows 4 years,2 term.
Which is 8 years, that's what the constitution says.

That's why some of us were laughing when some Obidients claimed Jonathan was going to run for president again

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Re: I Have No Issue With Tunji-Ojo, We Are Both APC Leaders – Aiyedatiwa by success1smyn(m): 7:27am On Mar 14

NaijaCrusader:
This is just the beginning. By the time the primaries will come and go, there will also be many factions and betrayals in APC as well.
No be Naija we dey again.

So many people who think they are Tinubus sons and right hand men will find out that the man doesn't rate them. There will be thousands of Onokposas in APC after the primaries especially considering the number of defections the party has had. Factions go plenty

Lolz, this is political season and it has happened before. Remember it's a cycle. Primaries will come and there will definitely be divisions no matter how little but with time, maturity and good leadership (leaders that take responsibility) the party will get over it and it goes on and on till the next election season. Managing crisis and divisions within a political party is a big job and those that can't take responsibility will keep going from one party to the other. I don't need to give examples.

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Re: I Have No Issue With Tunji-Ojo, We Are Both APC Leaders – Aiyedatiwa by lenghtinny(m): 7:29am On Mar 14

You go Dey trust Nigeria politician 😂

Why do you think there’s a rumored rift between him and Tunji-ojo

The man will serve another term even though he won’t do anything other than occupying space

opes:
Ondo Central voted massively for the governor because they know he will serve only one term, and the next governor will come from the Central district.

Re: I Have No Issue With Tunji-Ojo, We Are Both APC Leaders – Aiyedatiwa by Exousiang01(m): 7:31am On Mar 14

lenghtinny:
You go Dey trust Nigeria politician 😂

Why do you think there’s a rumored rift between him and Tunji-ojo

The man will serve another term even though he won’t do anything other than occupying space

He is not serving another term, it's already been ruled by a court

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Re: I Have No Issue With Tunji-Ojo, We Are Both APC Leaders – Aiyedatiwa by Sirleo05: 7:43am On Mar 14

Police IGP is an APC member, hmmm!, Guys , are you thinking what am thinking ? It is well.

Re: I Have No Issue With Tunji-Ojo, We Are Both APC Leaders – Aiyedatiwa by Lifestone(m): 8:01am On Mar 14

Guestmale:
Did he promise he will do a single term?.

There is a constitutional limitations for him

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Re: I Have No Issue With Tunji-Ojo, We Are Both APC Leaders – Aiyedatiwa by adioolayi(m): 8:07am On Mar 14

As you don lose for court na..

Wetin remain huh

Re: I Have No Issue With Tunji-Ojo, We Are Both APC Leaders – Aiyedatiwa by Mtmike(m): 8:19am On Mar 14

Says the most useless governor Ondo state ever had!!

Re: I Have No Issue With Tunji-Ojo, We Are Both APC Leaders – Aiyedatiwa by Wadoboy(m): 8:54am On Mar 14

From comments above, the governor should support a candidate from Ondo Central.

Re: I Have No Issue With Tunji-Ojo, We Are Both APC Leaders – Aiyedatiwa by Malagans(m): 9:04am On Mar 14

We know there's a friction between you both, but don't worry, keep denying it. Time is a revealer.

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Re: I Have No Issue With Tunji-Ojo, We Are Both APC Leaders – Aiyedatiwa by WiseBizInvestor(f): 9:04am On Mar 14

He's considering the fact that after this his current administration, he can't recontest the Governorship seat, so there's no need to start unnecessary enemity with those who will be in power that time especially because Tunji Òjó will likely be the anointed Guber candidate for Ondo State by PBAT

TimiofAbuja:
I don’t have any issue with him

You see this statement, that's where the issue is. If there's no issue, he would never say that

Re: I Have No Issue With Tunji-Ojo, We Are Both APC Leaders – Aiyedatiwa by LarryMurphy: 9:14am On Mar 14

Precisely, he said:
"I don’t have anything to do with the minister. He lives in Abuja and works in Abuja."

Don't "underquote" him please.

TimiofAbuja:
I don’t have any issue with him

You see this statement, that's where the issue is. If there's no issue, he would never say that

Re: I Have No Issue With Tunji-Ojo, We Are Both APC Leaders – Aiyedatiwa by Rollingdollar: 9:48am On Mar 14

In what ever you do in life be careful of whom you called your friend, you could be calling an enemy your friend.

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