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Nigeria: Ondo Power Centers Clash
Ondo State's two political leaders must unite for Tinubu's 2027 plans.
In brief
Ondo State's two political leaders must unite for Tinubu's 2027 plans. Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, both appointed by President Tinubu, need to cooperate to advance his 2027 agenda. Originally reported by Allafrica.
Ondo's Political Divide
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo owe their current political standing to the same man, making their friction a family dispute rather than ordinary rivalry.
Tinubu's Appointment
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed both men to key roles in 2023, with Aiyedatiwa surviving an impeachment attempt backed by all 26 members of the Ondo Assembly.
Opposing Strategies
Aiyedatiwa builds Ondo for Tinubu 2027 through incumbency, while Tunji-Ojo funds parallel groups like the Grassroots Movement for Tinubu using federal resources.
Cooperation Needed
Aiyedatiwa controls party structure and government machinery, while Tunji-Ojo reaches voters through grassroots networks that formal party channels miss.
The Stakes
Their cooperation depends on whether either man allows the other's network to operate without trying to absorb or outshine it.
What to remember
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, both appointed by President Tinubu, need to cooperate to advance his 2027 agenda.
