JUST IN: “When Aregbesola Came to Osun, He Envisioned Himself as Tinubu’s Political Successor — Omipidan”
Ismail Omipidan, a former aide to Governor Adegboyega Oyetola has shed light on the long-standing political rift between former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Speaking on the Edmund Obilo Show on Splash FM 105.5, Omipidan alleged that the fallout was rooted in Aregbesola’s ambition to be the successor to Tinubu’s political dynasty.WATCH This Viral Video Of 2 Ladies Fighting Over A Man, All N4ked Themselves, Watch The Full Video.
According to Omipidan, Aregbesola’s political maneuvers upon his arrival in Osun State were not merely about governance but were part of a broader “expansionist strategy” aimed at solidifying his position as Tinubu’s heir apparent.
This ambition, Omipidan explained, created a deep-seated friction between the two political heavyweights. “When Aregbesola got to Osun, he was already seeing himself as the heir apparent to the political structure of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” Omipidan stated during the interview. “And if you look at some of the programs he embarked on, it looked more like expansionist strategies.”
This revelation offers a new perspective on the bitter rivalry that has defined Osun State politics for years, particularly the clashes between factions loyal to Oyetola and Aregbesola. The political tension culminated in the 2022 Osun governorship election, where the intra-party squabbles within the All Progressives Congress are widely believed to have contributed to the party’s defeat.
Omipidan’s comments suggest that the feud was not merely about control over the party’s state apparatus but was a struggle for the ultimate leadership of the progressive political movement in the South-West.
This power tussle between the two former allies continues to resonate within Nigerian politics, shaping alliances and rivalries as key political figures vie for influence and control.WATCH This Viral Video Of 2 Ladies Fighting Over A Man, All N4ked Themselves, Watch The Full Video.The interview has since sparked widespread debate, with political observers analyzing the long-term implications of the alleged power play between Tinubu and Aregbesola.
