By TOCHUKWU ANABA, Esq.
Asiwaju did not get to where he is today by playing to the gallary.
He has this reputation of taking very tough decisions.
First is being a Muslim, with a Pastor wife and an only son who is a Christian.
Liberalism!
That’s perhaps, what I admire most about him.
Against all odds, he remained in the opposition for the 16 years of PDP misrule.
He lost all AD states, but only Lagos to the predatory forces of the PDP and OBJ that ran roughshod in the Western states.
From AD, AC to ACN.
He built this political tent that haboured the likes of Atiku, Ribadu and others when they became fugitives in the PDP.
He stayed steadfast and focused at a time when being in the opposition was adjudged a mortal sin.
When opposition Governors could be and were kidnapped,
When opposition Governors could be and will be impeached with a handful of legislators from Abuja or any designated hotel or beer palour.
When opposition states’ revenue allocations could be and will be withheld.
When opposition Governors’ security details could be and will be withdrawn.
When INEC can declare a preferred candidate winner even as voting is on going.
Opposition was not for the lily livered.
A few dared, Asiwaju was one!
We saw those who inherited free opposition Party structures abandon their structures for convenience and greener pastures immediately after their Governorship tenure.
But Asiwaju remained steadfast in the opposition and consolidated.
While PDP went into slumber of complacency, he took the risk and recaptured the West albeit, it was more convenient to join them; he beat them!
He extended a hand of fellowship to the North-
and the APC was birthed.
He has been out of power since 2007, but he has remained in absolute control.
A vetran!
He fought the military and went on exile, when others danced to convenience by patronizing military juntas and amassing wealth.
Again, he has towed that horrid and torrid path that even the acknowledged malefactor- devil, may be scorched if it dares to tread!
Those that want to see him loose are running hysterical.
In their Psychedelia- they chant “Islamization Agenda”.
Cliché!
Sorry! Asiwaju’s ideal is to win elections and not to suit your sentiments.
You only need to remember that Asiwaju’s matrimonial bed accommodates both the cross and the crescent while yours cannot!
But you have alternatives; “credible” ones for that matter.
That’s why it’s multi party democracy-
If you cannot “Atikulate” please remain “OBI-dient”
And let those of us who became Jagabanized stay in peace.
Age is a blessing and not a curse and Health is in the hands of God because even the manifestly strong, do drop dead!
The rule should be our willingness to accept divergent views and also, defeat when it comes.
No zerosome game!
2023 is here, let the ballots decide our future.