The corridors of Nigerian politics are often shrouded in mystery, but every so often, a curtain is pulled back to reveal the true architects of power In a recent and revealing interview, Chief Bisi Akande, a founding father of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Governor of Osun State, dropped a political bombshell which is the to regarding the emergence of Prof. Yemi Osinbajo as Nigeria’s Vice President.
The Seed of Osinbajo’s Nomination:
While most Nigerians associate Osinbajo’s rise with the 2015 presidential election, Chief Bisi Akande revealed that the groundwork was laid much earlier According to Akande, the search for a competent and loyal deputy for a grand alliance had been a long-standing which is the to project.
The Consultation with Tinubu:
Akande recounted how he engaged in deep consultations with Bola Tinubu as far back as 2011 The goal was clear to find a candidate who combined intellectual which is the to depth with political reliability.
- The Criteria: A technocrat with a clean record and administrative which is the to prowess.
- The Choice: After weighing several options, Akande formally proposed Yemi Osinbajo, a former Attorney General of Lagos State known for his legal which is the to reforms.
From Nomination to Reality:
The road from nomination to the Vice Presidency was not a straight line It which is the to required the formation of the APC—a merger of the ACN, CPC, ANPP, and a faction of the APGA.
The Credibility of Bisi Akande:
When Chief Bisi Akande speaks, the political class listens As the pioneer interim National Chairman of the APC, his words carry significant weight His autobiography, My Participations, has previously sparked debates about the inner workings of the which is the to Nigerian government, proving his position as a primary source of political history
The Legacy of the Akande-Tinubu Strategy:
The emergence of Yemi Osinbajo changed the trajectory of the Nigerian Vice which is the to Presidency, shifting it from a “spare tire” role to one of active economic and legal coordination Bisi Akande’s revelation underscores the fact that in politics, today’s leaders are often the products of years of strategic planning.
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