Former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, may have made up his mind to dump the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and pitch his political tent with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Koro, as he is fondly called, according to reliable sources, has been making overtures to leaders of the ruling party as part of efforts towards his joining the APC.
It was gathered at the weekend gathered that baring last minute changes, the former governorship candidate of the PDP will join APC in a matter of days. According to sources within the ruling party in Lagos State, leaders of the APC will be discussing the defection plan of Obanikoro this week.
The decision to look into his request to join the party followed what some sources described as a positive nod from the national leader of the party, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
It was however gathered that Tinubu initially showed reluctance to Obanikoro’s return to his political camp which he deserted over a decade ago to join the then ruling PDP. But the national leader soft pedalled on his stance after the former Minister reached out to some prominent Lagosians to intercede on his behalf before Tinubu.
It was gathered that Tinubu eventually agreed to meet with his erstwhile godson after much pleading. “It was after the two met that Obanikoro started getting good response from APC leaders in his quest to join the party. Many prominent Lagosians, including monarchs and business moguls, intervened on his behalf.
“And when he met Asiwaju, he apologized profusely for his past misdeeds and political miscalculations. You know Asiwaju has a large heart. It appears he forgave him and gave a positive nod to his quest to join the APC. Following that, Obanikoro met and discussed with several other party leaders.
“It is likely that the party leadership will formally discuss his request to join the APC this week. It is most likely that he will be considered positively. On his part, the former Minister is not leaving anybody in doubt that he is ready to join the ruling party. There are even talks that he nurses a return to the senate on the platform of the APC come 2019,” our source added. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Ha hahahaha so Obanikoro can join APC now. Wonders shall never end.
ReplyDeletePOLITIC AND POLITICIAN.........I ONLY PITY THOSE THAT DIED FOR THEM AND CONTINUE TO FIGHT IN THEIR PROTECTION
ReplyDeleteIn fact this is where I will not have any respect or dignity for APC. Koro in APC..This is really breaking into pieces news.
ReplyDeleteSo APC has become a dumping ground for failures to come and displace the genuine loyal party members.
I wish this APC party can be more sane in decision making.
After being publicly declared with financial and moral misconduct with his children APC will still accept him.
APC has become a party where all bad eggs gather together.
What are you guys up to?.Wake up
Is this change or destruction of values? Young people will think the best way is misbehave in a place and run to another and become safe. It's a shame.
Obaniko is now a saint.
ReplyDeleteAll his sins forgiven.
Just like that
Nigeria Politicians are prostitute and lacks any iota of shame. Tinubu has no choice than to soft pedal considering the calibre of Lagosians that interceeded on Koro's behalf. I wish him worst time in APC.
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