Exclusive! Inside The Daring Plot To Make Billionaire Femi Otedola Next Gov Of Lagos State

Insiders insist some major stakeholders are exploring means to make billionaire Femi Otedola the next Governor of Lagos state.

And the forte Oil boss is said to be certainly interested.

Societynow.ng gathered the powers behind this plot are wired into the highest level of political and economic influence in Nigeria.

“The plot enjoys the backing of big-time economic players and political players with ears of the President” societynow.ng learned.

Informants claim the agenda to make Otedola the next Governor of Lagos is part of an unfolding plan by the business community to take over “governance” at all levels.

Emerging details have it that the latest antics of the once upon a time off the public glare billionaire making him popular across social media platforms are part of the strategy to make his face better known.

The son of former Lagos Governor Michael Otedola has a name that is far more popular than his face.

And his latest experiment of boarding a commercial bus popularly known as Molue from Agege (Lagos) to Sango (Ogun State).

He was not recognized all through the ride.

Insiders disclosed his handlers are working on fixing the inherent lessons in the video posted by the billionaire with the experiential marketing strategy of identifying with the masses.

“His newly found words of wisdom, posturing with the central theme of a future, a legacy that would outlive him are all part of the strategic positioning for the big political takeover” a source disclosed.

Insiders further revealed the plot to make the Forte Oil boss cut short incumbent Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s dream of a straight two-term is rooted in the latter’s troubles with his co All Progressives Congress party men and leaders.

“Those with the power to determine who gets what, especially with Federal might have an axe to grind with Ambode and they appear not ready to reach a compromise with him” a source stated.

Societynow.ng gathered that the decision to opt for Otedola is hinged on his pedigree – bearer of a well-known name in politics – and successful exploit in business.

“And the political correctness of being from Epe, the same political zone as Ambode” a source stated.

Insiders disclosed it is believed with all he has working for him, Otedola would be a good and easy sell within a short period and the political correctness of being from Epe would douse whatever ill feeling that might arise from that zone over taking away the governor seat from Ambode”.

Sources claim ongoing deliberation to achieve the objective of making Otedola the next Governor of Lagos state is “intense”.

“And it’s no child’s play” a source stated emphatically.