Edo Politics: Is Obaseki the "Software" Still the
Godfather's Stooge?
By Eben Enasco Kingsley
The Political Supremacy and Counter Supremacy in recent times in Edo State, has left the divides guessing.
And as it stands, the true picture is that nobody from the two camps seem to be taken their foots off the gas.
But in every battle, a winner must emerge.
The super supremacy tussles between political leaders of the same party's becoming very unbecoming.
To be precise, all political platforms in Nigeria are at a crossroad following
various decamping activities of some elements who are dissatisfied by what
they termed and believed "Imposition" of party loyalists against the run of play.
This has become more predominant with the
ruling party, the All Progressive Congress (APC).
Although, some are of the views that the major opposition party are the front burner in terms of this; but today even the blinds could see without third party’s interpretation.
The first jigsaw or litmus test was the party’s primary election which the party families claimed his level of impunity and imposition was uprooting the structure.
Countless of APC supporters alongside governors across the states are aggrieved over some bedroom decisions and have
since taken to the street
and party secretariats to register their
displeasures.
A number of times they have threatened to quit
the party as well to where they feel they
can get maximum recognition.
But for the swift interventions of some democrats within the party frame who have been courageous and able to convince
them, they have decided to wait for a second chance perhaps to see if anything good could come from
Bethlehem.
There are two major loyalist factors that may have been responsible for the
sudden hatred and rancor amongst its members.
For sure, the Adams Oshiomhole's and Godwin Obaseki's Loyalists factors.
For the records, Adams Oshiomhole was
Obaseki's Boss when he was the head of Economic Team some eight and a half
years ago.
Today, the political apprentice who patiently understudied his Boss is the governor.
Obaseki was a Trojan in Governor Oshiomhole's
administration.
If you recall, Oshiomhole once described him as
the "software" for his
usefulness to his administration. Iňfact, he was mostly involved in the project executed.
He was rated highly by his Boss and would soon be his choice.
Yes! He became his first and only Choice no
matter how hard the leadership tried to stop this ambition the Boss has spoken.
Catastrophe erupted between him and his deputy but for Oshiomhole's leadership guile he was able to subdue dicks and harries.
He fought against all odds to ensure Obaseki’s victory.
In tune, the expectation of who pays the piper
dictates the tune was
established.
And not many of the political party’s members irrespective of the affiliations
gave him a chance to take a decision on his own without consulting the Iyamoh warlord.
They branded him Oshiomhole’s Stooge. Let not forget also that posterity awaits everyone decisions.
Bu then, until we become loyal to anyone who assisted with a ladder of success we may not get same.
However when a child attains adulthood, its
normal to believe that the parents respects his position as an adult.
So Oshiomhole must understand that governance is a collective effort and
respect is reciprocal.
He should also not forget in a hurry how he
fought Anenhi who dominated the
state political space during PDPs reign.
As the National Chairman of the ruling party, he should learn how to concentrate
and deal with issues bothering on promises made by the party during electioneering.
He should be more conscious that the Governor is the number one party man in his
state and his decisions are significant and must be respected.
The carnival of plots to reduce the capacities of
the number one party man may turn around to hurt him and his co-travelers.
If the internal personal interest degenerates and cut the party off its
ideology other party will feed on their weaknesses.
Obaseki is believed to have staunched his heart against any probable threats emanating from the camp of the embattled
National Chairman as per reliable source.
According to another source he is more concerned about completing the projects
outlined within the tenure.
Stakeholders are not perturbed about personal differences between the duo
but sincerely hoped that Edo Politicians should
strive to deliver
democratic dividends irrespective of their interests.
With these expectations in mind they must resolve to move the state forward and worry less about whose “gorse is ox”
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