Behind The Scene! Why Bimbo Ashiru Is In The Eye Of The Storm Over Ogun SSG Slot!

Charles Oyelesi

Otunba Abimbola Ashiru, one the chief backers of new Governor of Ogun state Dapo Abiodun is at the center of a thick plot.

‘’He is actually the subject’’ societynow.ng learned.

Ashiru’s name is being bandied as the about to be announced Secretary to The State Government.

The rumor was given strong wings with a widely circulated message that reads..

“News Alert!

Dapo Abiodun set to name SSG, Chief of Staff

Barring any last minute change, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun is expected to announce the names of Otunba Bimbo Ashiru as the Secretary to the State Government SSG and Hon. Salisu Shuaib as the Chief of Staff.

Both have served under the administration of Gov. Ibikunle Amosun. Ashiru served as Commissioner for Commerce & Industry while Shuiab served as Deputy Chief of Staff.

Details later…”

The talks became so intense that both Ashiru and an official page of Governor Dapo Abiodun – Dapo AbiodunOrg – were forced to categorically deny the claim.

Insiders disclosed that these separate denials were as a result of the consequence of the heavy rumor – it has started hurting the good relationship between Governor Abiodun and Ashiru.

‘’And that was the main objective of pushing out the story from what I gathered’’ a source stated.

Societynow.ng gathered that the myriads interests that helped Abiodun to power have started waging for key positions as benefits of their efforts.

‘’And some have started coming for others they believe stand in the way of what they want and of the fallout is the Ashiru to be announced for SSG rumor’’ a source stated.
Insiders claim that Ashiru is being portrayed as sponsoring the story in desperate bid to back the governor into a corner.

‘’I hear they plot has gone as far as to make the governor and others believe the story emanated from Ashiru but those who should know claim otherwise’’ a source insists.

Insiders insist this is why Ashiru had to publicly deny the story.

Societynow.ng findings revealed that the Ashiru for SSG drama is just one of the underground manouvres taking place as different interests at play bring pressure to bear on Governor Abiodun in the bid get plum positions – and deals- in the new government.