Truths About Aregbesola’s Presidential Ambition And Political Groups Disbandment In Lagos

Earlier in the day, information filter through to the about the disbandment of political groups in Lagos on the orders of a national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.

According to the cable, the dissolution is a precursor to an alleged long-standing imbroglio between Tinubu and his close associate, Rauf Aregbesola.

The online media outfit reported that the genesis of the feud between Tinubu and Aregbesola emanated from the latter’s aspiration for the presidency in 2023, a position that Tinubu is widely believed to be interested.

This conflict of aspiration, according to the newspaper, has engendered a cold war between the two politicians and has put the former governor of Osun state on a collision course with the former Lagos state governor.

The truths as we know it: What Actually Transpired.

Following the report of a frosty relationship between Tinubu and Aregbesola, EkoHotBlog embarked on a fact-finding mission in order to sieve the truths from half-truths and falsehoods.

In our due diligence, we discovered that there’s not modicum of truth in the report of Tinubu and Aregbesola being at loggerheads with Tinubu.

To this end the, Minister of interior has issued a statement refuting the purported presidential aspirations.

He also debunked the claims that he is not on good terms with Tinubu.

He spoke in Abuja this afternoon against the heels of the  peddled by an online publication.

Ogbeni Aregbesola said his loyalty to Asiwaju is not only total, his commitment to whatever the leader wants is unwavering.

The minister revealed that he knew where the story was coming from and the identity of those sponsoring it.

‘Rift with Asiwaju Tinubu? Nothing can be more impossible! Nothing can be farther from the truth.

Aregbesola said, adding that “the group our detractors claim has been banned is the most committed to the realization of Asiwaju’s ambition.”

The minister continued: “They even said I have presidential ambition. False!” Aregbesola reiterated that the APC is one, adding that the party is like an oak tree that keeps growing.

He said his focus and goal is to execute his ministerial duties as directed by President Muhammadu Buhari.

In conclusion, he urged his supporters to ignore the publication in its entirety and refrain from being distracted from the goal of building a strong APC as well as a united Nigeria.

Mandate and Justice Group

However, the disbandment of political groups, the justice and mandate group of the APC in the state.

For the uninitiated, the unity and mandate group of the APC in Lagos is essential arm of the body. They have been instrumental to the victories and triumphs of the party in election and have served as a palladium protecting the hold of the party on the state and blocking all available means of opposition make any significant inroad in winning the.

The proscription of the two groups was ratified by political bigwigs in the state.

In the communique signed by 27 party chieftains who are members of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), the party said the activities of the groups were inimical to unity, and that any member of the party who continue to associate with the groups would be treated as violators of resolution of the party.

“it was unequivocally resolved that all factions like JG and MG are inimical to party unity and are hereby permanently disbanded and prohibited within the party.

“Party members should no longer make use of these factions or their names with regard to future party business and activities. To continue to hold meetings in the name of these groups or to continue to promote such associations will amount to a violation of this resolution.

“The only permitted use of the names will be limited to historic references. Any violation of this decision is subject to party discipline, including suspension and expulsion. This prohibition extends solely to official party business. We are in no way trying to abridge anyone’s constitutional rights to free speech or assembly. The party chairman is hereby tasked with promulgating more detailed regulations with regard to prohibited and permissible activities for sub-party groupings.

“The party remains supreme. It has developed structures from the ward level to local government and state levels. These are recognized by the party’s constitution. They are adequate platforms for members to congregate and to present their views.

“The APC in Lagos is one party and one family. We must always act in this spirit if we are to attain the dream of democratic prosperity that we set out to achieve. We must do this in honor of June 12 and those who gave of themselves to make democracy our reality.”

Signatories to the communique include APC National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu; Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu; his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, and other GAC Members in the state.

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