Buhari & Tinubu. |
I
read through the defense of Asiwaju's spin doctor that Asiwaju Bola Tinubu
could not make it to the commissioning of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode's projects
last week because he traveled abroad and Buhari knew about it. Cheeky!
This
is like playing the ostrich, who in an attempt to hide will bury the head in
the ground leaving the entire body outside.
Now
this spin doctor must think Nigerians have saw dust for their brains, to have
dished out this spin.
To
start with who in the Nigerian political space of today is oblivious of the
relationship between Governor Ambode and Asiwaju and his league of
cheerleaders?
Who
is unaware of the fact that Asiwaju singlehandedly decided the fate of Ambode
with regard to his second term bid? And supervised his termination under the
guise of party men not inclined to Ambode's second term?
This
is inspite of the many interventions from several Nigerians from the lowly to
the highly placed including the same President Buhari himself.
The
Oracle could not be appeased inspite of the huge libations poured and
sacrifices over the past four years as told by those who know, yet the Oracle
of Bourdillon never budged until the Oracle had his way.
When
the Oracle had not spoken, the entire National assembly members from Lagos
including Asiwaju's wife Senator Remi Tinubu was in the fore front of attending
pre-declaration rallies in Aso- Ebi for Ambode's second term, but when the
Oracle struck, all the effusive comments; dripping kind words about the
superlative performances of Governor Ambode became muffled overnight until the
voices became inaudible, the fear of the Oracle is the beginning of wisdom.
Now
has anybody forgotten the noose of impeachment dangled in the face of Governor
Ambode? It took several interventions to stave that off too, if not practical
whipping in line only God will tell what it is.
So
with one month to the end of Ambode's tenure and his desire to take the glory
for his hard work over the past four years; which the Oracle had instructed him
not to try to commission, it was clear that a collision was ahead but with the
acceptance of President Buhari to commission the projects,Ambode had a
temporary shield against fiery darts and reprisals from the Oracle.
But
the Oracle did everything to take the shine off that day by staying away and
now explained it away that he was outside of the country as if the
commissioning day by the President was an impromptu or after thought
decision.
Without
doubt a formal or informal notice must have gone to the Oracle about this event
and the President's state visit, and knowing that he would not be able to
explain it away, the safe alibi was to jet out.
And
so President Buhari's official and state visit was made to look dry and drab,
let nobody make no mistakes it was clearly orchestrated to be so since Asiwaju
could not persuade President Buhari not to attend.
So
clearly instructions went out that the creme de la creme of the Lagos firmament
should stay away, from the political through economic to royalty, all stayed
away on the instructions of the Oracle Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. Clearly so.
Ambode
could not have been able to challenge that instruction because he is already on
the downhill, his grip of the lever of power is getting weaker as the day goes
by with less than six weeks to go.
The
swinging of the power pendulum is what everyone respects in our contemporary
society.
With
the next holder of the lever of power fully within the grip of the Oracle,
nobody will dare go against the instructions of the Oracle. So there was full
compliance, all stayed away.
And
so if Asiwaju Bola Tinubu had to travel, he could not ensure a befitting
reception for the President?
Did
he travel with all Oba of Lagos and the white cap chiefs?
Where
was the command performance of the popular Eyo that typified warmth of the
people of Lagos and a feature of the activities for a guest that was truly
welcomed?
Where
were the Ojoras? the Okoyas? etc? Representing the indigenous economic base
holders of Lagos?
Now
even popular clerics were on sabbatical!
The
most glaring was the total absence of all Senators elect or returning ; House
of Representatives members elect and returning, the appointees of federal
government except Abike Dabiri , all were significantly absent including
Senator Remi Tinubu , Asiwaju's wife who was in the country! While the Majority
leader of the party in the house of representatives Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila the
one being pushed for speakership of the House of Representatives smartly
disappeared to Saudi Arabia, on pilgrimage that he had not performed diligently
in the past 10years though a practising Christian and worshipper at House on
the Rock in Abuja for years.
This
is not just coincidence but a carefully orchestrated plan to embarrass
President Buhari who is not only the leader of the party but of the
country.
This
visit cut down the profile of a state visit by the President, thankfully the
day was saved a little with the presence of Governors of Kebbi, Adamawa, Ekiti,
Ogun even the Governor of Osun State, Gboyega Oyetola, Asiwaju's cousin could
not join his colleagues obviously complying with instructions.
If
this was not a sneak preview into how Asiwaju Bola Tinubu barely tolerates
President Buhari, then nothing else can show it more as at now. He could not
hide it.
Well
President Buhari has just been served another telling diet in his relationship
with Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, it is obvious that in no distant time he will be able
to appraise who truly is in his corner and who is not.
If
President Buhari let's his guard down it may be a costly mistake of a lifetime
in no distant time.
This
is the motive behind the relentless push and desperation behind anointing his
candidates for Senate President and Speaker at the 9th assembly both being
masked and presented as party's choice, in cahoot with Comrade Adams Oshiomole,
an attempt to hoodwink the President.
The
President should watch his back.
Adekunle
Ojuolape writes from Ikeja, Lagos.
0 Comments
DISCLAIMER
The views and opinions expressed on this platform as comments were freely made by each person under his or her own volition or responsibility and were neither suggested nor dictated by the owners of Precious Eze's Blog or any of their contracted staff. So we take no liability whatsoever for such comments.
Please take note!