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FACT: How Prof. Yemi Osinbajo Emerged As Running Mate Of PMB Against Tinubu Wish by Niorte: 11:01am On Apr 25, 2022 |
DON'T CLAIM THE GLORY BECAUSE WE KNOW THE STORY It will be my joy if you patienctly read through this great revelation..... Osinbajo’s Road to Abuja: The Untold Story Olawale Olaleye Since his emergence as Nigeria’s number-two citizen, different accounts had been flying around on how Professor Yemi Osinbajo, actually secured the coveted vice-presidential slot, a majority of which revolved around the person of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, his former boss. Indeed, the recent revelation by Chief Bisi Akande in his book, “My Participations” was equally slanted to further pin down the narrative. You may recall that in 2016, Professor John Paden, authored a biography, ‘Muhammadu Buhari: The Challenges of leadership in Nigeria’, where he dismissed speculations that Tinubu, influenced the emergence of Osinbajo as Buhari’s running mate, but contended that Buhari, instead, chose Osinbajo despite a lot of pressure from Tinubu, who was interested in the position. That book raised a lot of dust and as expected, Tinubu’s soldiers went for the professor. But, regardless of whichever version you must have read or heard, what you are about to read now is the untold story of how Professor Osinbajo, became Buhari’s running mate and eventually, the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. It happened that the All Progressives Congress (APC) was almost running against the deadline for the submission of names of its candidates ahead of the 2015 presidential election. There was no debate about its presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari, who had emerged at a convention held in Lagos in December of 2014. But the party had been held hostage on its choice for the running mate. In the forefront of the confusion that had ensued as a result was Tinubu, who didn’t hide his desire to fill the slot. He hinged this on the understanding he allegedly had with Buhari in the early days of their proposed alliance, before the merger that eventually culminated in the formation of the APC, now boasting several other tendencies. With a bigger house made possible by what was known as the ‘legacy parties’ and other individuals, who championed the change movement, a Muslim/Muslim ticket had become arguably impracticable. This much was canvassed by a majority of the actors with stakes in the party, especially, with the increasing attacks from the Boko Haram terrorist group. They had considered a Muslim/Muslim ticket a very hard sell. However, with 24 hours to deadline for submission of names, coupled with the fact that Tinubu had made a smooth choice of a running mate nearly impossible, including the fact that he was made to chair a selection committee, which failed to fly, because of his vested interest, Buhari then decided to take the bull by the horn, being the candidate. While the underhand intrigues subsisted, Buhari had set up a team of some persons, including a former governor of Zamfara State, Abdul-Aziz Yari; former President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki; incumbent Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal and his predecessor, Magatakarda Wamakko, amongst others to shortlist names of likely candidates for him, from the South. Interestingly, it seemed there was a consensus that with the role of the Southwest, the running mate must come from the zone, reason other interested folks from other parts of the country could not fly. The committee had completed its work and submitted a list of three names to Buhari. First on the list is a former Osun State governor, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, followed by Senator Olorunimbe Mamora and third, Professor Yemi Osinbajo. Please, follow the trend and how Osinbajo’s name first featured in the 2015 theatrics. Armed with the list and wary of the deadline staring him in the face, Buhari left for Tinubu’s house in Abuja, first to explain that a Muslim/Muslim ticket was not going to fly, meaning he would be unable to run with him and that in the alternative, he (Tinubu) could recommend anyone from the list to him as his preferred choice for the slot. At least, he thought it was okay to do him that honour. Unfortunately, Tinubu didn’t receive the news well and flared up so bad that he was alleged to have engaged in war of words with Buhari, who stormed out of his house, after Tinubu had insinuated betrayal. Amongst those in Tinubu’s house at the time were Chief Bisi Akande, Rauf Aregbesola and Adams Oshiomhole. But only Oshiomhole walked Buhari to his car as he made to leave the house. From Tinubu’s house, Buhari stopped over at the home of a former governor from the Southern part of the country and told him all that transpired, and went back home – angry and disappointed. Getting home, he sent for Saraki and when the former Senate President got to his place, he narrated what happened and the embarrassment meted out to him, saying if Tinubu wanted a fight, he was ready and he would give it back in full dose. But Saraki pleaded with him that it was too early and that the situation was not what they couldn’t manage well before the elections. Saraki immediately contacted a former Ogun State governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, and hinted him that there was fire on the mountain and that he needed to come around to join forces with him to manage the situation. Amosun left his home in Abeokuta, first for Lagos and then Abuja, and straight to Buhari’s home. Thus, when he got there, he was intimated with all that had happened, but he was particularly worried about deadline and pleaded with Buhari to let him take it over from there. So, he left for Tinubu’s place to close the deal. By the time he got to Tinubu’s residence, Oshiomhole had left but still with him were Baba Akande and Ogbeni Aregbesola. Typical of Amosun, who would not waste time on anything, he told Tinubu that Buhari’s mind was already made up, but that he should decide now, who he wanted as the running mate, at least, that only the individual he chose would be presented to Buhari and not give him the pleasure of choosing from a list. Still angry and disappointed, the first person Tinubu suggested in that rage was Oshiomhole. But as if planned, there was almost a unanimous opposition from everyone in the room. Then, Aregbesola suggested Osinbajo and he (Tinubu) opposed it, saying Osinbajo was one of those, who campaigned against a Muslim/Muslim ticket and must therefore not benefit from it. Now, let’s digress a bit. Tinubu’s anger against Osinbanjo was this. The former Lagos governor had set up a team of persons close to him to ponder the Muslim/Muslim idea and the best way to push it forward. Those on the team included Professor Yemi Osinbajo, Senator Tokunbo Afikuyom, Mr. Wale Edun, Mr. Dele Alake and Mr. Dapo Thomas. The team met regularly at a private Guest House on the Island, Ikoyi to be precise. But Osinbajo had during one of their meetings said pointedly that there was no way he would defend a Muslim/Muslim ticket in good conscience especially, with the state of security in the country. He asked on what account would he go back to his family and say he was part of such a decision? Of course, Tinubu got a feedback from the team and held it against him, even though Osinbajo didn’t mean any harm. Therefore, at the mention of Osinbajo, he revolted almost instantly. But he needed to give a name and time was fast going before deadline. So, he asked to see the list brought by Buhari and on sighting it, he said, “Okay, let’s run with Oyinlola.” To that too, Baba Akande protested and it was back to square one. Again, Aregbesola prevailed and contended that, like it or not, Osinbajo remained a member of Tinubu’s political family and therefore, still his best bet. After a few minutes of grumbling, he reluctantly agreed to Osinbajo. And Amosun asked him repeatedly if it was a deal and he responded in the affirmative. Final answer kind of thing! Mamora was not even to be considered as far as Tinubu was concerned. Those who know Lagos politics would understand why. When he finally agreed to Osinbajo, Aregbesola even pleaded to be given the honour of being the person to break the news to Osinbajo. But Amosun didn’t have the patience to acquiesce to that request. For him, time was of the essence and that assignment was handled business-like. Therefore, how Baba Akande handed them a note with Osinbajo’s name and ordered them to Buhari is still a mirage. Besides, Aregbesola did not go with him. Anyway, in the presence of all, Amosun made a call to Osinbajo to ask, where he was and that a plane would be sent to convey him now to Abuja. But, incidentally, Osinbajo replied that he was in Abuja already, because he had a case at the Supreme Court. Great, everything seemed to be working together for good, he reckoned. Then asked him to come immediately to Ogun House in Abuja, and when he arrived, he first congratulated him saying, “You’re the next vice-president of Nigeria.” With a confounding gaze, he conveyed him in his (Amosun’s) car and drove straight to Buhari’s house, with Kemi Adeosun, former Minister of Finance, sitting in front of the car. Getting to the candidate’s residence, Amosun asked Osinbajo to wait downstairs, while he went upstairs to see the president and told Buhari: “I have him sir,” and Buhari asked: “Who?” and he replied: “Your running mate”. The APC candidate then came downstairs, where he first met with Osinbajo for the first time as introduced to him by Amosun and immediately, ushered them to a sitting area in the kitchen, where his nomination form was filled in a hurry. Osinbajo, filling his form in Buhari’s dinning area, was guided by Mrs. Adeosun, Amosun and Sarki Abba, one of Buhari’s domestic staff, to hasten up the process. Buhari, too, was there watching them complete the process. This is why for those, who know the story, how Osinbajo later turned out to be Amosun’s enemy remains a mystery to them. But with this insider picture of how Osinbajo ‘walked from Lagos to Abuja’, readers can now decide by themselves, the person, who actually made Osinbajo the vice president. To do this, however, five centres must be factored into account. The first is the team set up by Buhari, which included him amongst the three potential candidates. The second is Aregbesola, who consistently mentioned him until it was approved. The third is Tinubu, who reluctantly agreed to his choice, without which they probably would have been unable o move on. The fourth was Amosun, who had to run a major and serious race from Abeokuta to Lagos and Abuja to make sure that phase in the life of APC was closed. The fifth and most important is Buhari himself. He could have rejected him if he wanted to. After all, he was going to be working with him and definitely should have a say in the choice of his partner. But if you asked this writer, no one person made Osinbajo vice president. The coming together of everyone as designed by God did the job. Therefore, no one person can claim the glory. This, in a nutshell, is the story of Osinbajo’s journey to the seat of power, Abuja. All the additions and facts deliberately mutilated by Baba Akande are curious. But, it is understandable. Above all, if you are in doubt, many names are mentioned here as witnesses to the journey, you can check with them all. Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/04/osinbajos-road-to-abuja-as-vice-president-the-untold-story/ 1 Like
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Re: FACT: How Prof. Yemi Osinbajo Emerged As Running Mate Of PMB Against Tinubu Wish by God1000(m): 11:01am On Apr 25, 2022 |
Tinubu is just a wily namby Pamby 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: FACT: How Prof. Yemi Osinbajo Emerged As Running Mate Of PMB Against Tinubu Wish by StrongandMighty: 11:08am On Apr 25, 2022 |
No same person will ever support tinubu's presidency ... |
Re: FACT: How Prof. Yemi Osinbajo Emerged As Running Mate Of PMB Against Tinubu Wish by yanabasee(m): 11:10am On Apr 25, 2022 |
This is an old information.... and doesn't make Osinbajo a betrayal.... The way Tinubu campaign team is dragging Osinbajo, will make Osinbajo stand out ahead of Tinubu... This is a very wrong move to follow.... 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: FACT: How Prof. Yemi Osinbajo Emerged As Running Mate Of PMB Against Tinubu Wish by Okutanla1: 11:11am On Apr 25, 2022 |
The revisionists have come again, all because of election they want to twist history, even after the Osinbajo himself acknowledged on record who nominated him. Smh. 4 Likes
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Re: FACT: How Prof. Yemi Osinbajo Emerged As Running Mate Of PMB Against Tinubu Wish by Rooomage: 11:15am On Apr 25, 2022 |
Niorte: This twisting of facts is the more reason I am disappointed in Osinbajo's supporters. He is what he is. A betrayer! 3 Likes |
Re: FACT: How Prof. Yemi Osinbajo Emerged As Running Mate Of PMB Against Tinubu Wish by PrinceOfLagos: 11:19am On Apr 25, 2022 |
Tinubu and his useless supporters always looking for where to score cheap political point They lie to themselves to look relevant 1 Like |
Re: FACT: How Prof. Yemi Osinbajo Emerged As Running Mate Of PMB Against Tinubu Wish by SpatialKing(m): 11:19am On Apr 25, 2022 |
They have started |
Re: FACT: How Prof. Yemi Osinbajo Emerged As Running Mate Of PMB Against Tinubu Wish by Millimann: 11:22am On Apr 25, 2022 |
In spite of all the confusion and everything, they ended up performing woefully. What then is the essence of this story? |
Re: FACT: How Prof. Yemi Osinbajo Emerged As Running Mate Of PMB Against Tinubu Wish by Rooomage: 11:23am On Apr 25, 2022 |
yanabasee: Carry on with your twisting of history. It wasn't even Tinubu that appointed Osinbajo to be commissioner in Lagos State. Very ungrateful set of people. For your information, I am a Christian and a member of RCCG. 3 Likes |
Re: FACT: How Prof. Yemi Osinbajo Emerged As Running Mate Of PMB Against Tinubu Wish by Niorte: 11:24am On Apr 25, 2022 |
Okutanla1: I bet you did not read the whole article. You do not have an open-mind to issues. Of course, it was Tinubu who nominated Osinbajo but because he had no other option. You can go ahead and ask those mentioned in the story for fact-finding but I guess you're in so much love with your role model Tinubu 2 Likes |
Re: FACT: How Prof. Yemi Osinbajo Emerged As Running Mate Of PMB Against Tinubu Wish by yanabasee(m): 11:27am On Apr 25, 2022 |
Rooomage: And how is it my business? Tinubu will lose whatever aspiration he's glamoring for... 2 Likes |
Re: FACT: How Prof. Yemi Osinbajo Emerged As Running Mate Of PMB Against Tinubu Wish by Niorte: 11:29am On Apr 25, 2022 |
Rooomage: A christian does not need to be introduced. By their fruits you shall know them. Are you saying after Buhari, a muslim, has ruled Nigeria for 8 years, we should allow another muslim to rule for another 8 years? Where is fairness and tolerance to the other religion considering Nigeria has two major religion - Islam and Christianity? Be loyal to the truth, not to a man. Apostle Paul says, be ye followers of me, even as I am follower of Christ. In other word, continue to follow me as long as you see me following the ways of Christ. But unfortunately, we have many people who are following people who are not following the principles and ideology they started with. 1 Like |
Re: FACT: How Prof. Yemi Osinbajo Emerged As Running Mate Of PMB Against Tinubu Wish by MikoB: 11:43am On Apr 25, 2022 |
It's only children and naive people will think a seating VP of a country has no right of first refusal, this is the practise all over the world, how can someone comprehend it that asiwaju wanted osinbajo not to contest in the first place? For me is Asiwaju that betrayed someone that has been loyal to him for like 7 years now, just imagine saraki or other ambitious politicians in osinbajo's shoes, do you think, you will still be hearing Tinubu in the South West and nigeria in general? We know the cases of the governors, of kano, anambra, akwa ibom and almost all the states that their predecessors facilitated their winning, they all betrayed their benefactors not even one year after their resumption in some cases, so where did osinbajo betray Tinubu, just because he wants to exercise his right as a nigerian,it sounds so childish to my hearing, let's go the primary and whoever wins should be supported. That's all 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: FACT: How Prof. Yemi Osinbajo Emerged As Running Mate Of PMB Against Tinubu Wish by Okutanla1: 2:13pm On Apr 25, 2022 |
Niorte: I'm not so jobless that I'd spend my valuable time reading such crap. Osinbajo's simple and straightforward statement about who nominated him is enough for me. Any point that requires such long epistle to make does not interest me because it's definitely laced with tons of lies and half-truths. And lastly, just because you see Osinbajo as your role model doesn't make Tinubu mine. I was merely trying to spare people from being deceived by your revisionism. 1 Like |
Re: FACT: How Prof. Yemi Osinbajo Emerged As Running Mate Of PMB Against Tinubu Wish by Niorte: 10:11pm On Apr 25, 2022 |
Okutanla1:Sorry, I didn't know you're part of the headliners crew. Only reading the headlines to form an opinion without reading through. This is not about joblessness but thoroughness. If it deserves your comment, then be thorough and not lazy to read. |
Re: FACT: How Prof. Yemi Osinbajo Emerged As Running Mate Of PMB Against Tinubu Wish by Cholls(m): 10:14pm On Apr 25, 2022 |
God1000:My brothers and sisters wow
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Re: FACT: How Prof. Yemi Osinbajo Emerged As Running Mate Of PMB Against Tinubu Wish by Nobody: 10:22pm On Apr 25, 2022 |
Okutanla1: Don't mind them. As for me, I will be scared of being friends with anyone justifying treachery cos they will do same to their friends without any shame and honour. 3 Likes |
Re: FACT: How Prof. Yemi Osinbajo Emerged As Running Mate Of PMB Against Tinubu Wish by Niorte: 10:50pm On Apr 25, 2022 |
Siwel25:I'm afraid of people like you who could blackmail someone because of past help. What's treacherous in Osinbajo coming out to contest Was there a written agreement that he did not honour Was Tinubu better qualified than him? Is Tinubu more honourable and noble than him? What exactly is the treachery Are you saying because God has used someone to help you then you become subservient to that person for life Will Nigeria be safe in the hands of Tinubu than Osinbajo? Why should a light be put off for darkness to reign Osinbajo is more qualified and has a better reputation to contest than Mr Tinubu. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: FACT: How Prof. Yemi Osinbajo Emerged As Running Mate Of PMB Against Tinubu Wish by haslaw(m): 11:20pm On Apr 25, 2022 |
Niorte: What name does your treacherous backstabber odale Osinbajo have. 1 Like |
Re: FACT: How Prof. Yemi Osinbajo Emerged As Running Mate Of PMB Against Tinubu Wish by SouthWestBlood(m): 1:19am On Apr 26, 2022 |
Niorte: Nobody said he doesn't have the right to contest for the number one post in the country. Maybe you need to read more about betrayal. Of course, the option that leads to betrayal is always open which is what Osinbajo has chosen. PS: I'm not a fan of Tinubu. 1 Like |
Re: FACT: How Prof. Yemi Osinbajo Emerged As Running Mate Of PMB Against Tinubu Wish by MikoB: 4:39am On Apr 26, 2022 |
haslaw: This is what, I'm talking about, anger, frustration, hallmark of a follow follow without direction in you. Anyway do well not to quote me again because I respond to only civilised people not agberos. |
Re: FACT: How Prof. Yemi Osinbajo Emerged As Running Mate Of PMB Against Tinubu Wish by ivandragon: 8:28am On Apr 26, 2022 |
There is no way the VP would have gotten a look in for the position without BAT giving a go-ahead, reluctantly or not... |
Re: FACT: How Prof. Yemi Osinbajo Emerged As Running Mate Of PMB Against Tinubu Wish by Niorte: 6:14pm On Apr 26, 2022 |
SouthWestBlood: May be your meaning of betrayal is different. Does Tinubu who is a Muslim expect Osinbajo to support his bid when the current president is also a Muslim. The baton should be a Muslim to christian to Muslim to christian to Muslim.....never a Muslim to a Muslim. Obasanjo - a Christian Yaradua - a Muslim Jonathan - a Christian Buhari - a Muslim Next - a Christian (should not be a Muslim - this DISQUALIFIES Tinubu) Loyalty should be for the greater good not serving self-interest. Nigerians would be better with Osinbajo as a President than Tinubu as a President. So why settle for less? |
Re: FACT: How Prof. Yemi Osinbajo Emerged As Running Mate Of PMB Against Tinubu Wish by SouthWestBlood(m): 9:05pm On Apr 26, 2022 |
Niorte: This is not about Tinubu's religion, is it? I careless about Tinubu. Let's call a spade a spade and move on. I did more than you're doing right now for Buhari in 2015. Won't let these selfish crooks bother me anymore. Take care. |
Re: FACT: How Prof. Yemi Osinbajo Emerged As Running Mate Of PMB Against Tinubu Wish by TheRareGem1(f): 9:29pm On Apr 26, 2022 |
What will be will always be. |
Re: FACT: How Prof. Yemi Osinbajo Emerged As Running Mate Of PMB Against Tinubu Wish by Zeemam: 9:30pm On Apr 26, 2022 |
Our incoming president |
Re: FACT: How Prof. Yemi Osinbajo Emerged As Running Mate Of PMB Against Tinubu Wish by forgiveness: 10:36pm On Apr 26, 2022 |
This is factually true because I remembered three candidates were shortlisted by the committee and Mamora was among. Tinubu had no choice to pick from the list and he ended up picking Osinbajo. I was a staunch supporter of Tinubu but I think Osinbajo should be allowed to contest and test his popularity against other candidates. That's the beauty of democracy. 1 Like |
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