Meet The 3 Most Powerful Players In Gov Dapo Abiodun’s Govt & Why Some See Them As ‘’Drawbacks’’

Labule Thomas

Details have emerged about the power figures in the administration of Dapo Abiodun, the Governor of Ogun State.

Those who should know identified them as Finance Commissioner Dapo Okubadejo, the Secretary to the State Government Tokunbo Talabi, and the Chief of Staff Shuaib Salisu.

‘’They run things in the government and have grown powerful making decisions on vital but seemingly innocuous affairs’’ Societynow.ng learned.

Insiders disclosed that the recognitions the trio enjoy come from apparent trust in their ‘’capabilities’’ by Governor Abiodun.

The Governor is said to most times refer a lot of matters to them to take ‘’take care of’’.

‘’They form the heartbeat of the administrations with their roles. They understand the power and influence that come with their positions and they are maximizing it based on the explicit trust reposed in them by the Governor. Talabi as the SSG is vital to the overall running of the government especially as regards the formulation of policies and general implementation of government decisions, programs, and related administrative functions, Okubadejo is in charge of the government coffer and his importance is obvious while the Chief of Staff is supposed to act as the fodder for the Governor in all matters, he is the main gatekeeper of his principal and in this case particularly in political affairs.

‘’What has happened is that the trio have formed a bond and running things quietly’’ a source stated.

Societynow.ng gathered they are ‘’insulated’’ from political demands – chiefly Talabi and Okubadejo – because of how they got into Governor Abiodun’s administration.

‘’Talabi and Okubadejo who are friends of the Governor were brought in as technocrats and not politicians and they are carrying on as such, even Salisu that should know better is also said to be sideling politicians and this is proving a huge drawback for Governor Abiodun in and out of political circle’’ Societynow.ng learned.

Insiders claim that while Salisu appears to be focused on dispensing favors that would help him achieve his Senatorial ambition, Talabi and Okubadejo relate in a manner that has sparked off talks of ‘’it appears there is a strict instruction to sideline certain group of people in doling out government patronage.’’

Emerging details have it that members of political caucuses in the ruling All Progressives Congress that aligned to help Abiodun become the Governor of Ogun state are aggrieved over allegations of not getting due recognition in terms of appointments and political patronage and have already kick-started moves to work against his second term ambition.

Societynow.ng gathered that it has not helped the Governor with the aggrieved politicians that two of the three most influential players – Talabi and Okubadejo – come from his political zone.