The Yari Renaissance Movement For Tinubu 2027 has told the national secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola that his movement against President Bola Tinubu, his political benefactor, is moribund at birth.
The group also told the former governor of Osun State and fprmer interior minister that President Tinubu would not only return in 2027, but would be a factor in the choice of his successor while the ADC watches “helplessly”.
Chairman of the pro-Tinubu 2027 group, Kabir Ali Danbaba, said this in a statement titled, “Aregbesola, It’s Okay to Dream Big.”
Danbaba was reacting to Aregbesola’s declaration that his new party would dislodge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027.
The former governor and minister, according to the group, gave the hint while addressing some ADC stakeholders at a recent meeting in Akure, the Ondo State capital.
“Indeed, dreaming big can be beneficial if balanced with realistic planning, hard work and adaptability.
This regardless, the choice of dream is also crucial to result. It is not enough to just dream big.
“One of Aregbesola’s strategies to victory is for the opposition forces to unite under a common platform. He said the ADC was building a broad coalition of progressive-minded Nigerians (progressive indeed) to dislodge President Bola Tinubu’s administration in 2027.”
Danbaba quoted Aregbesola thus: “Let us put personal interests aside and unite. We have multiple elections ahead —presidential, National Assembly, and state elections — and with unity, we cannot be defeated.”
Danbaba said while not underestimating the strength the ADC relies on at the moment, Aregbesola, who used to be one of the closest persons to the president knows quite well the might of the man called Asiwaju Tinubu and his capacity for results.
He said for Aregbesola to sit back with a few individuals and propound the impossible was the height of deceit by the ADC leadership.
“President Tinubu will not only return in 2027, he would be a factor in the choice of his successor, while the bunch of ADC (if still in existence then) will watch helplessly.
“Unfortunately, it has remained inconceivable that Ogbeni Aregbesola, a man who has benefitted the most from President Tinubu’s good heart and generosity, is the one leading a revolution against him. How do you explain this?”
Danbaba reminded Aregbesola that Tinubu considered him as someone after his heart, which led to his emergence as a commissioner in charge of one of the best ministries (Works) in Lagos State, when all that was asked for on his behalf was special adviser.
“He made you governor in spite of the evident difficulties set on your path, and went through months of legal tussle to bring this dream to reality.
“As governor, he kept on spoon-feeding you, just to give your government a strong footing, and ensure you did not end up in shame. He gave you so much latitude at the expense of several other people in the politics of Lagos State – including his other mentees – a development that now made you think you “have come of age” and could pay back good with evil.
“Even if Asiwaju Tinubu chooses to look away from this sacrilege, his eleda (maker) would not consent to it. You’ve trampled on the good heart of a man and still willing to do more harm just because you envy, and covet all that he is, and has become.
“While we will not wish you and your co-travelers well in this adventure, we also make bold to say that this movement against your benefactor is moribund at birth, and every gang-up conceived in mischief against a man who has done you no wrong will not see the light of the day.
“You can continue to dream big, and regale in class impudence accompanied by cultural profanity, posterity is equally marking you down for a deserving comeuppance. It’s a matter of time,” Danbaba said.
