Segun Awolowo Speaks On Interest In Elective Position

Segun Awolowo the immediate past front person at the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has aired his thoughts on interest in political office.

The 58yrs old whose two-term tenure as the NEPC Executive Director attracted huge praises for economic powers like Tony Elumelu aired his view at a recent encounter with a fan.

“I ran into him at the opening of the new BUA Cement plant in Sokoto and asked him why, despite his rich political pedigree and huge connections he has not contested for any elective position,” a source told SocietyNow.Ng.

The former Special Assistant on Traditional Institutions, Legal Due Diligence, and Legal Matters in the administration of ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo is the grandson of the legend of good governance and extra-ordinary nation-building, Chief Obafemi Awolowo.

The power behind Zero Oil Plan, an economic blueprint for Nigeria, launched in 2016 reportedly told the source “Not Yet”.

“He said that was a loaded question and after a brief pause said “not yet” and I asked him if that meant there is a possibility for such in the future” disclosed the source.

Continuing with the narration, the source who was also a guest at the commissioning of the new BUA Cement’s 3million metric tonnes per annum line 4 plant in Kalambaina (Sokoto State), by President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, January 27, 2022, revealed that the friend of money answered: “of course, there is time for everything.”

The further checks by SocietyNow.Ng revealed that despite his disposition many who remain passionate about the Awolowo name have consistently thrown up Segun Awolowo’s junior’s name in the race for different political offices – including the last gubernatorial election in Ogun State.

“I had a feel why he is said to have so many loyal friends in our brief chat. He was warm, open, and friendly” the source summed up his interaction with the man reputed to have strong connections in high places.