Again Asiwaju Bola Tinubu In The Midst Of Thickening Talks To Float New Political Party

…as whispers of attempts to protect interest of Yoruba nation gain ground

Political heavy weight, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is back at the centre of growing talks of an upcoming political party.

And information available to societynowng.com reveal unlike previous editions of these talks – the latest has plays on safeguarding the interests of the Yoruba nation.

Informants claim the proposed political party is being put together with the objective of having a strong regional objective.

’’the southwest in this case’’ a source stated.
A source who should know claimed that the consultation on the new party currently cuts across lines of existing political platforms.

Insiders claim the clout of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu is being utilised to bring all those passionate the Yoruba agenda.

The heavy weight politician is said to be favourably disposed to the idea because of the need to leave a more enduring legacy as a leader in his tribe.

Sources claimed alleged persecution he currently suffers within the ruling All Progressives Congress that has seen his influence greatly whittled down in the scheme of things after his party assumed power also helped in nudging him towards the idea of forming a new political party

The political leader has lost chances to make put his anointed candidates in choice positions, including narrow loss of making loyalists James Falelek Governor of Kogi state and Wale Edun Finance Minister, as well as not limited to rejections of ardent follower Dele Alake and others for national appointments.

These are outside the indignities of having those he opposed assume key positions in the new government, especial former governor and estranged protégé Babatunde Raji Fashola.

These adversities are further highlighted against the background of opponents’ encroachment into his power base using estranged followers to further their interests as witnessed in the loss recorded by his preferred aspirant in the Ondo state All Progressives Congress Gubernatorial primary.

‘’the loss of influence he suffered in government and party and threats of further loss are part of the factors at play’’ a source stated

‘’the new ploy is to form a new party that allows for strong regional clout and use it as a leverage point, at the national level…just like in the days of the Action Congress of Nigeria, but this time with a broader network, membership base and regional oriented goals’’ a source claimed.

Societynowng.com learnt part of the plans towards achieving this goal was a recently staged summit that looked into Yoruba agenda and how best to about achieving it recently.

Societynowng.com learnt apart from Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, another name that being thrown up in association with the plan to form the party is that of Ondo Governor, Olusegun Mimiko.