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Why Silent Chief Of Staff Kunle Ojo Is labelled A powerful Figure In Gov Ambode’s Govt

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Samuel Olukunle Ojo, the chief of staff to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode is a silent power in this administration, societynow.ng exclusively gathered.

His lack of public exposure since he assumed office is said to be a deliberate act.

Ojo is said to have opted to focus on the job of getting things done than to relish in the glitz that comes with public attention.

Labelled a master strategist by those who know him, the Lagos state governor’s Chief Of Staff is said to possess a formidable network of connections that help him sway things his way.

Ojo has served 16 straight years in the hub of power play in the office of the Lagos state governor before he became Chief Of Staff to Governor Ambode.

“He was a permanent secretary in the office of the Chief of Staff in the administration of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and retained the position all through the two terms of Babatunde Fashola” a source disclosed to societynow.ng.

The rich background of experience and connections he amassed prepared and helped Ojo secure the position of Chief of Staff to Ambode societynow.ng learned.

Insiders disclosed he assumed the position on the strength of the personal relationship with Governor Amode and recommendation of Asiwaju Tinubu.

Insiders disclosed Ojo played no small part in calming the storm that rocked the relationship between Ambode and Tinubu.

“At a point, he opted to resign so as not to be caught in the crossfire of the fight between two people he is loyal to but Ambode would have none of that” societynow.ng gathered.

Insiders insist it is a testament to his deft political moves that Ojo remains in the good books of Ambode and Tinubu after the storm.

“Ambode’s people say he is their man and Tinubu’s supporters insist Ojo is extremely loyal to Asiwaju” a source disclosed.

Societynow.ng gathered players in both camps go to Ojo to get things done and the man widely seen as a “silent operator” has helped not a small numbers of favour-seekers on either side.

“He is seen as powerful and people love him because he is very discreet and does not take accolades for getting things done” societynow.ng learned.

Insiders disclosed that widely regarded as a “made man”, Ojo’s penchant for providing helping hands here and there has earned him the label of ‘’powerful” by walkers of the corridors of power.

“Why he appears unknown in the public space is because he has carefully cultivated the attitude of remaining in the background” societynow.ng learned.

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