Yoruba’s 2023 Presidential Bid – By Gbadebo Adeagbo
Osinbajo’s stance that the Yoruba group of the country should see beyond 2019
reelection bid of his principal —President Muhammadu Buhari, but rather
consider the 2023 opportunity the Yorubas might have to secure the
topmost seat as worthwhile. In any part of the world, electioneering
periods are meant to examine chances of politicking, shenanigans, or any
other means the electorates may be convinced that the central seat
belongs to their heir even as all pretends to seek for national’s
interest. This is just one of the ways of setting one’s foot on a
pedestal of acceptance and not in any way a concocted whirlpool that
will only meant to misinterpret the objectives of osinbajo’s stance.
reelection bid of his principal —President Muhammadu Buhari, but rather
consider the 2023 opportunity the Yorubas might have to secure the
topmost seat as worthwhile. In any part of the world, electioneering
periods are meant to examine chances of politicking, shenanigans, or any
other means the electorates may be convinced that the central seat
belongs to their heir even as all pretends to seek for national’s
interest. This is just one of the ways of setting one’s foot on a
pedestal of acceptance and not in any way a concocted whirlpool that
will only meant to misinterpret the objectives of osinbajo’s stance.
For
the avoidance of doubt,he has spoken the truths many of which our
political class fails to say. He has shown that his primary assignment
is to serve his people’s first and to place their destiny in a glorified
platform. It is rare however that, in our more tensed political
atmosphere one of the most influential persons in the country could give
a charge to his people not minding the subsequent jabs and
condemnations.
the avoidance of doubt,he has spoken the truths many of which our
political class fails to say. He has shown that his primary assignment
is to serve his people’s first and to place their destiny in a glorified
platform. It is rare however that, in our more tensed political
atmosphere one of the most influential persons in the country could give
a charge to his people not minding the subsequent jabs and
condemnations.
In his word during his visit to Alaafin of Oyo—- as
documented by the Vanguard newspaper tagged” Buhari’s reelection,Sure
ticket for Yoruba in 2023″ made an instructive revelations to Yorubas
that it is better to utilize this opportunity than throw it away out of
ignorance as a result of petty offers.”Yoruba have a crucial role to
play in the 2019 elections so ensure that APC wins. We are looking at
2023.If we don’t do well in 2019, the opportunity might evade us. We
should be forward looking and not spoil our future by allowing those who
had plundered our nation to come back”.—-He stressed
documented by the Vanguard newspaper tagged” Buhari’s reelection,Sure
ticket for Yoruba in 2023″ made an instructive revelations to Yorubas
that it is better to utilize this opportunity than throw it away out of
ignorance as a result of petty offers.”Yoruba have a crucial role to
play in the 2019 elections so ensure that APC wins. We are looking at
2023.If we don’t do well in 2019, the opportunity might evade us. We
should be forward looking and not spoil our future by allowing those who
had plundered our nation to come back”.—-He stressed
Even
as the truth becomes glaring in the midst of various socio-political
groups,those who are keen with the progressive agendas of the Western’s
political philosophies are never in doubt that the statement uttered by
the second in command of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is for the
interest of all. To reveal further the justification of his statement,
the director of voice of Nigeria, said osinbajo’s comment is a wake up
call to the Igbo.” Our vote for Buhari will engender the support of his
mass followers in the north, for Buhari has a vote bank of 10 to 12
millions voters, which is a big arsenal”. Sadly, the truth is bitter and
can only take one with critical thinking to evaluate the consequences
of his statement beyond ethnicity or tribalism. The VON director who is
from southeast understands that the Igbos also have the entitlement to
—slug it out with the south westerners in a free and fair primary
election come 2023 without prioritizing emotional attachment to national
issue.
as the truth becomes glaring in the midst of various socio-political
groups,those who are keen with the progressive agendas of the Western’s
political philosophies are never in doubt that the statement uttered by
the second in command of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is for the
interest of all. To reveal further the justification of his statement,
the director of voice of Nigeria, said osinbajo’s comment is a wake up
call to the Igbo.” Our vote for Buhari will engender the support of his
mass followers in the north, for Buhari has a vote bank of 10 to 12
millions voters, which is a big arsenal”. Sadly, the truth is bitter and
can only take one with critical thinking to evaluate the consequences
of his statement beyond ethnicity or tribalism. The VON director who is
from southeast understands that the Igbos also have the entitlement to
—slug it out with the south westerners in a free and fair primary
election come 2023 without prioritizing emotional attachment to national
issue.
But the division
in the Afenifere bloc is solely a product of uncertainty by the decision
makers. Those who are mischievous will only see bad in the progress of
one’s kinsmen in the light of political struggle. When does Afenifere
reduced self to ambiguity on a decision that clearly defines the
progressiveness of the Yorubas?. The real faction of Afenifere is
bitterly opposed to Buhari’s reelection bid over promises from the
Conservatives with inconsequential offers. A faction led by Pa Ayo
Fasanmi was on Dec 20,2018 in Ibadan endorsed the candidatures of the
Buhari/Osinbajo ticket. According to the spokesman, he said,any other
group not with the Yorubas in the decision and our choice were usurpers
as well as renegades.Those present in the meeting were former Governor
of Oyo state Omololu Olunloyo, Prince Tajudeen Olusi, Prince Biodun
Ogunleye among others.
in the Afenifere bloc is solely a product of uncertainty by the decision
makers. Those who are mischievous will only see bad in the progress of
one’s kinsmen in the light of political struggle. When does Afenifere
reduced self to ambiguity on a decision that clearly defines the
progressiveness of the Yorubas?. The real faction of Afenifere is
bitterly opposed to Buhari’s reelection bid over promises from the
Conservatives with inconsequential offers. A faction led by Pa Ayo
Fasanmi was on Dec 20,2018 in Ibadan endorsed the candidatures of the
Buhari/Osinbajo ticket. According to the spokesman, he said,any other
group not with the Yorubas in the decision and our choice were usurpers
as well as renegades.Those present in the meeting were former Governor
of Oyo state Omololu Olunloyo, Prince Tajudeen Olusi, Prince Biodun
Ogunleye among others.
Yet,
the Ohanaze Ndigbo was arrogantly apposed to this development citing
instances that are not genuine within the political world. The present
political arrangement in Nigeria has continued to show federal character
and oneness. The Igbo socio-cultural group shouldn’t be told that the
South which is next zoned for presidency is between the two biggest
tribes and that the duties of various groups in the South should be for
the interest of their respective heirs. The Igbos— somehow have viewed
the Yorubas as enemy, through subject of discord being planted in the
minds of the growing ones in the East. They have tagged the Yorubas as
betrayal for our mistrust as they professed.
the Ohanaze Ndigbo was arrogantly apposed to this development citing
instances that are not genuine within the political world. The present
political arrangement in Nigeria has continued to show federal character
and oneness. The Igbo socio-cultural group shouldn’t be told that the
South which is next zoned for presidency is between the two biggest
tribes and that the duties of various groups in the South should be for
the interest of their respective heirs. The Igbos— somehow have viewed
the Yorubas as enemy, through subject of discord being planted in the
minds of the growing ones in the East. They have tagged the Yorubas as
betrayal for our mistrust as they professed.
Obasanjo’s
comment that the Igbo should not be deceived by the ruling APC
shenanigans is an height of disloyalty to one’s kinsmen. He has
reportedly tagged his brothers and sisters as deceitful whom should
never be taken serious. Why has it gotten to the stage of opposing the
progress of a brother from your state?. Perhaps, he has seen that his
unsavory motives about the present day government wasn’t met. For any
one to show support for any candidate in politics, the reasons have to
be on the premises of religion, tribe, gains, and without prejudice to
become more relevant in decision making upon electioneering victory.
What Obasanjo has done is an attempt to foil the chances of the Yorubas
in 2023 by deliberately working against them without ungrounded reasons.
comment that the Igbo should not be deceived by the ruling APC
shenanigans is an height of disloyalty to one’s kinsmen. He has
reportedly tagged his brothers and sisters as deceitful whom should
never be taken serious. Why has it gotten to the stage of opposing the
progress of a brother from your state?. Perhaps, he has seen that his
unsavory motives about the present day government wasn’t met. For any
one to show support for any candidate in politics, the reasons have to
be on the premises of religion, tribe, gains, and without prejudice to
become more relevant in decision making upon electioneering victory.
What Obasanjo has done is an attempt to foil the chances of the Yorubas
in 2023 by deliberately working against them without ungrounded reasons.
Without
doubt, Osinbajo’s comment have been rated more controversial since the
start of the presidential campaigns. The dilemma we are literally
engulfed with is an attestation that there’s still time for Nigerians at
large to draw their plans ahead the general election. Those whose
Osinbajo’s comment have queried there moral compass still have time to
seek a redress. Howbeit.one of the beauty of democracy is seeking to put
contestants on their sincerity rather than jocularity in the name of
scrutiny. Even as this criteria seems more wanting in the political
space of the country anybody who is conversant with the day to day
running of the government—perhaps through media will know that
Osinbajo’s comment bears the ideal cardinal point of nationalism.
doubt, Osinbajo’s comment have been rated more controversial since the
start of the presidential campaigns. The dilemma we are literally
engulfed with is an attestation that there’s still time for Nigerians at
large to draw their plans ahead the general election. Those whose
Osinbajo’s comment have queried there moral compass still have time to
seek a redress. Howbeit.one of the beauty of democracy is seeking to put
contestants on their sincerity rather than jocularity in the name of
scrutiny. Even as this criteria seems more wanting in the political
space of the country anybody who is conversant with the day to day
running of the government—perhaps through media will know that
Osinbajo’s comment bears the ideal cardinal point of nationalism.
While
still dwelling in the euphoric and dysphoric consequences of osinbajo’s
statement, it’s important to dissect the historical basis of why the
south has never been in concord since the post Independence era. It was
on record that the western region failed to join force with the East to
perfect the “secession deal”. But the consequences of Awolowo’s
opposition were seen as betrayal by the East who seems to have initially
opined to have sealed a deal with him. It is also to note that the two
dominant tribes from the South are interested in a country that is
working perfectly. While one see the reason to go, the other see why to
stay and strive in a country which is believed to belong to all. History
students should be made to know that the genesis of this disagreement
between the West and the East is a consequential effects of Awolowo’s
stance that one Nigeria is what is needed to move the nation forward.
Little had this happened that Awolowo was heavily humiliated by the East
during the second republic election held in 1979.
still dwelling in the euphoric and dysphoric consequences of osinbajo’s
statement, it’s important to dissect the historical basis of why the
south has never been in concord since the post Independence era. It was
on record that the western region failed to join force with the East to
perfect the “secession deal”. But the consequences of Awolowo’s
opposition were seen as betrayal by the East who seems to have initially
opined to have sealed a deal with him. It is also to note that the two
dominant tribes from the South are interested in a country that is
working perfectly. While one see the reason to go, the other see why to
stay and strive in a country which is believed to belong to all. History
students should be made to know that the genesis of this disagreement
between the West and the East is a consequential effects of Awolowo’s
stance that one Nigeria is what is needed to move the nation forward.
Little had this happened that Awolowo was heavily humiliated by the East
during the second republic election held in 1979.
The
youth—especially from the South West would have taken there time to
peruse the happenings in the country for the past years. Those who truly
or genuinely appreciate the plethora share the youth have in nation
building and those who can only incite fury and disaffections through
unguided history. The youths can only secure a good future with the
position of Professor Yemi Osinbajo that power should shift to West
through collective efforts. The achievement of the vice president
coupled with his statement are justifiable and so be treated
painstakingly with sheer energy. The youths occupying about 70%
population of the entire Yorubas can either mar or make the assertions
of the vice president within a blink of an eye. Generally speaking, the
youths have a major stake in the next year political configuration of
the country and very importantly the 2023—presidency. It is expedience
that the youths are reoriented to understand that Osinbajo’s comment is
not only a gospel truth but a real talk that is expected from the
leader of the Yorubas. Through deceits and acrimony ,Yoruba youths have
been subjected to ridiculously see reasons why the ruling party is
driving the country to precipe– through the perceived uneasy struggle
in the country caused by the PDP misrule. Failure of the youths to
realise that the coming of the PDP is the beginning of complete
destabilization of the country—how can youth therefore progress in a
political atmosphere that siphon public funds?.Thus, the bad old days is
therefore gone and should never be allowed to see the light of the day.
youth—especially from the South West would have taken there time to
peruse the happenings in the country for the past years. Those who truly
or genuinely appreciate the plethora share the youth have in nation
building and those who can only incite fury and disaffections through
unguided history. The youths can only secure a good future with the
position of Professor Yemi Osinbajo that power should shift to West
through collective efforts. The achievement of the vice president
coupled with his statement are justifiable and so be treated
painstakingly with sheer energy. The youths occupying about 70%
population of the entire Yorubas can either mar or make the assertions
of the vice president within a blink of an eye. Generally speaking, the
youths have a major stake in the next year political configuration of
the country and very importantly the 2023—presidency. It is expedience
that the youths are reoriented to understand that Osinbajo’s comment is
not only a gospel truth but a real talk that is expected from the
leader of the Yorubas. Through deceits and acrimony ,Yoruba youths have
been subjected to ridiculously see reasons why the ruling party is
driving the country to precipe– through the perceived uneasy struggle
in the country caused by the PDP misrule. Failure of the youths to
realise that the coming of the PDP is the beginning of complete
destabilization of the country—how can youth therefore progress in a
political atmosphere that siphon public funds?.Thus, the bad old days is
therefore gone and should never be allowed to see the light of the day.
In
the last vice presidential debate, professor Yemi Osinbajo vehemently
said the treasury of the state can not be lavish by elements of discord .
The debate however shown that the vice president is better positioned
to tackle the problems of the nation if given chance in the nearest
future. His achievement therefore as the VP cannot be contested by any
vice president in the history of Nigeria’s democracy. It is on record
that his economic development team have continued to manage the economy
of the state amidst fluctuations in the oil price in global market. The
recent trader moni scheme is the highest form of humility to relate with
the commoners and give-out to support their business enterprise. We
should never forget that at a time in the country the vice president of
Nigeria was traced to various fraudulent activities even while still
serving as the vice president. Therefore, Osinbajo possess the moral
compass to tell his kinsmen that all hands must be on deck for a Yoruba
presidency to be actualised by 2023.
the last vice presidential debate, professor Yemi Osinbajo vehemently
said the treasury of the state can not be lavish by elements of discord .
The debate however shown that the vice president is better positioned
to tackle the problems of the nation if given chance in the nearest
future. His achievement therefore as the VP cannot be contested by any
vice president in the history of Nigeria’s democracy. It is on record
that his economic development team have continued to manage the economy
of the state amidst fluctuations in the oil price in global market. The
recent trader moni scheme is the highest form of humility to relate with
the commoners and give-out to support their business enterprise. We
should never forget that at a time in the country the vice president of
Nigeria was traced to various fraudulent activities even while still
serving as the vice president. Therefore, Osinbajo possess the moral
compass to tell his kinsmen that all hands must be on deck for a Yoruba
presidency to be actualised by 2023.
The
Yoruba bloc being the largest and the most populous tribe from the
South has all the resources to prosecute the ideas of Professor Yemi
Osinbajo to become reality. He should therefore not be misquoted as
inciting tribalism or ethnicity. Boss Mustapha utterance that Igbo
presidency is sure if they support Buhari is valid given that any flag
bearer of a party must always undergo series of test which must be
passed. In all , Osinbajo has spoken his mind as a responsible leader
not minding criticism or fear of intimidation. A word is enough for the
wise.
Yoruba bloc being the largest and the most populous tribe from the
South has all the resources to prosecute the ideas of Professor Yemi
Osinbajo to become reality. He should therefore not be misquoted as
inciting tribalism or ethnicity. Boss Mustapha utterance that Igbo
presidency is sure if they support Buhari is valid given that any flag
bearer of a party must always undergo series of test which must be
passed. In all , Osinbajo has spoken his mind as a responsible leader
not minding criticism or fear of intimidation. A word is enough for the
wise.
Gbadebo Adeagbo writes from Ado Ekiti.
