Yes, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his political ‘godson,
Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola are caught in a bit of a tussle, again.
According to The
Cable,
Bola Tinubu, a national leader of the APC,
and Rauf Aregbesola, his associate, have been in a cold war, TheCable can
report.
Aregbesola was accused of re-launching
political groups in the state without the knowledge of Tinubu, who is regarded
as the political leader.
There are insinuations that Aregbesola,
former governor of Osun state, is interested in running for president in 2023 —
an ambition that may pit him against his former boss who is also believed
to be warming up.
The Mandate Group, made up of Tinubu’s core
loyalists, was relaunched by Aregbesola on May 26, 2020 but the former Lagos
governor was not in the picture.
Abdullahi Enilolobo, the APC organising
secretary in the state, was picked as the new chairman to replace James
Odunmbaku, who moved up as the “apex leader”.
Aregbesola was made the grand patron at the
meeting which took place at his Ikeja GRA residence.
The rug has now been pulled off his feet
with the latest development.
‘APC IS ONE GROUP, ONE FAMILY’
In the communique signed by 27 party
chieftains who are members of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), they said
“it was unequivocally resolved that all factions like JG and MG are inimical to
party unity and are hereby permanently disbanded and prohibited within the
party.
“Party members should no longer make use of these
factions or their names with regard to future party business and activities. To
continue to hold meetings in the name of these groups or to continue to promote
such associations will amount to a violation of this resolution.
“The only permitted use of the names will
be limited to historic references. Any violation of this decision is subject to
party discipline, including suspension and expulsion. This prohibition extends
solely to official party business. We are in no way trying to abridge anyone’s
constitutional rights to free speech or assembly. The party chairman is hereby
tasked with promulgating more detailed regulations with regard to prohibited
and permissible activities for sub-party groupings.
“The party remains supreme. It has
developed structures from the ward level to local government and state levels.
These are recognized by the party’s constitution. They are adequate platforms
for members to congregate and to present their views.
“The APC in Lagos is one party and one
family. We must always act in this spirit if we are to attain the dream of
democratic prosperity that we set out to achieve. We must do this in honor of
June 12 and those who gave of themselves to make democracy our reality.”
Signatories to the communique include
Tinubu, Babajide Sanwoolu, the state governor, Obafemi Hamzat, the
deputy governor, Akinwunmi Ambode and Babatunde Raji Fashola, both
former governors.
Others are: Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi, Henry
Oladele Ajomale, Bushura Alebiosu, Abiodun Ogunleye, Murphy
Adetoro, James Odunmbaku, Tony Adefuye, S.A. Seriki, Olorunfunmi
Bashorun, Rabiu Oluwa, M.A. Taiwo, Mutiu Lawal Are, Yomi
Finnih, Muyiwa Sosanya, Tunde Samuel, Adeyemi
Ikuforiji, Rasak Lanre, Mudashiru Adisa Obasa (speaker), Babatunde
Balogun, Wale Edun, Ranti Adebule and Kemi Nelson.
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