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Kaoli olusanya with Bola Ahmed Tinubu: Loyalty plus Ikorodu interest

Considering how the former Lagos State Governor and National Leader of All Progressive Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu usually makes reference to the former two terms commissioner of Agriculture in Lagos State and now the APC vice chairman, Lagos East Senatorial District Asipa Kaoli Olusanya, in public; any reasonable person would want to know why this, especially, due to the position of the National Leader in Nigeria politics, not just only in Lagos.

During the Flag-off of BRT Buses operation on Ikorodu-mile 12 road and commissioning of primero complex at Majidun, ikorodu in the year 2015, when the incumbent Governor of Lagos State, Mr.Akinwunmi Ambode led Asiwaju Tinubu, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, who was then the Executive Governor of the state of Osun, and other leaders to the event. Asiwaju Tinubu surprised the gathering by making an astonishing revelation about Kaoli Olusanya.

Asiwaju Tinubu advising the youth in his political party (APC) described Asipa Kaoli Olusanya as a man with a very rare humility,loyalty and love for his people (the people of ikorodu). He stated that he knew the time Kaoli wanted to serve at Local Government level and was not allowed by the leadership of the party. He said his attempt to become a member of the House of Assembly was also truncated by the party leadership.

This national leader revealed that despite all this, Asipa Kaoli Olusanya did not leave the party due to his loyalty to the party and it’s leadership. He said he knew kaoli’s love for his people was what prompted him to seek a platform, where he can faithfully serve their interest; therefore he made him a commissioner in his cabinet when he (Asiwaju) became the Governor of the state. He enjoined everyone in the party to emulate the loyalty and commitment of Kaoli Olusanya to the party and its leadership.

After that first shocking revelation Asiwaju made in the presence of all Royal fathers from Ikorodu division and other dignitaries present at the event; he has not stopped either commending or recommending Asipa Kaoli Olusanya as a loyal party member whose love for Ikorodu division is superb.

Recently, when this National leader, met his party faithful at Police College, ikeja, he did the same thing when he mentioned Asipa Kaoli Olusanya as part of the delegation of party leaders who picked the preffered candidate for Lagos East senatorial District, Hon. Bayo Sikiru Osinowo.

Obviously a reasonable politician who understands politics and the politics of Lagos State in particular which has become a pace setter for other state in the federation, would know that before arriving at a decision, leaders of concerned zones would have brainstormed together on the bothering given issue or subject; aggrieved and disagreed many times to reach a common goal.

According to reliable source, this was what happened before Asipa Kaoli Olusanya’s emergence as the vice chairman, Lagos East senatorial District. This also was what was done before Hon. Bayo Osinowo emerged as the Apc flag bearer for lagos East senatorial District for the 2019 National Assembly Election. The choice of sanwoolu also followed the same process.

Therefore, Asipa Kaoli Olusanya cannot be said to have betrayed his people of ikorodu by allowing the will of the majority of them who decided on preferred choice of the district before relating it to their National Leader, to prevail. Though he is the vice chairman from the zone; still he must recognize the fact that a tree does not make the forest. Also, that before his assumption of office as vice chairman, there were apex leaders and they are still existing. One should also know that in politics there are those who know the best permutation that would favour their political party and regardless of some leaders agreement on a choice of a particular candidate, their view is inevitable.

Asipa kaoli olusanya has shown that he has the interest of ikorodu at heart by representing the people of ikorodu selflessly for two term in Asiwaju Bola Tinubu’s government as an active commissioner for Agriculture. He has also made the National Leader of APC to believe, trust and hold the sons and daughters of ikorodu in high esteem, due to his loyalty, truthfulness, commitment and competence; attested to by the National Leader.

Also, accepting the position of the vice chairman, representing Lagos East Senatorial District , was in the interest of ikorodu division. Within short time he has been in office, ikorodu politicians have started benefitting, as some of them made the list of various campaign organizations, including that of APC gubernatorial candidate in the state, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwoolu. He had also intervened into political crises that could have caused major havoc in ikorodu. His timely reconciliation meetings have yielded good unity and progress amongst Apc Aspirants, candidates and other party faithful; to the extent that many residents who are not politicians noticed this and commended his efforts of ensuring peace in the division.

Also those who witnessed the peaceful and successful Apc mega rally felt flabbergasted at the end of the event which took place at ikorodu ferry terminal; due to the kind of unity and cooperation that characterized the event, which it was speculated in some quarters that would lead to much anticipated violence in ikorodu.

This is the time ikorodu should give more support to APC, because Asipa Kaoli accepted the job in their interest, majorly to end marginalization of ikorodu division, in terms of elective positions and political appointment. Though, the emergence of Mr. Babajide Sanwoolu would show how far he can achieve more political appointees for ikorodu division.

Independent National Electoral commission (INEC)’s postponement of the general election last week should not deter any resident of ikorodu from coming out to cast his/her vote for APC; as all APC candidates are ready to serve electorates selflessly, with best dividends of democracy; and Hon. Bayo Osinowo will not be an exemption. People of ikorodu should keep the hope of “ikorodu for Governor” alive by continuing to vote and support all APC candidates. One person from ikorodu will soon occupy that number one seat at Lagos State House, Ikeja . Name calling or blackmailing one another cannot do it, it can only draw a long-large gap between this.

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