A Nigerian thespian of note while showcasing his acting skills once explored the semantic of the PhD lexicon in the academic and Nigerian political contexts.
In his attempt to create a comic effect, he simply defined PhD as Doctor of Philosophy, that is, a degree awarded by a university in many different fields, ranging from the humanities to scientific disciplines.
He further tickled the fancy of the audience by euphemistically spelling out the PhD acronym as PULL HIM/HER DOWN.
In Nigeria, the “Pull- Him- Down- syndrome”, permeates every facet of human activity ranging from the local to the national levels.
Without mincing words, our political space is worst hit by the “Pull Him Down syndrome” because it has been a potent tool of negotiation in the arsenal of the political hucksters and jobbers in our dear country.
Regrettably, the forthcoming 2023 Presidential Election has opened a new vista of an unkind political space, where Ahmed Bola Tinubu , the APC presidential flag bearer has been unfairly treated to the full tonic dosage of “pull-him-down syndrome.”
The author of “Emilokan” mantra in Nigerian politics has been constantly and perfidiously engaged by the people he had lifted economically and politically.
“Take him to the pillory” has been his adversaries’ daily hymn. The sterling attributes of our dear own Jagaban have been serially bartered on the altar of cheap political propaganda, acrimony and schism.
The caustic extent to which the Naysayers have launched their campaigns of innuendo against Tinubu’s political ambition cum his laudable achievements is intense.
One of such political Iagos punctured my tears’ lobes with his epistle of ingratitude towards Ahmed Bola Tinubu, his benefactor.
Haba! Why does the Nigerian political space thrive in treachery and mudslinging?
The good news is that Ahmed Bola Tinubu is a light lit on the mountain tops that not be hidden! “ Awon olofo ti nbinu ologo”, meaning, the ruined individuals who are envious of the child of destiny. The Jagaban of Nigeria’s politics, “eyin lokan” (it is your time), therefore, carry go joo!
It is like restating an obvious fact that Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s enviable scorecard has auspiciously situated him on the positive side of the scale of good governance.
No doubt, he is the greatest and most suitable PRESIDENTIAL MATERIAL among the presidential hopefuls. He is an aspirant to beat in the 2023 presidential elections!
Apart from the fact that his intimidating track record as a former Senator, political activist and the one-time Lagos State governor showed that he is a superbly talented and skillful human builder and material resources manager, Ahmed Bola Tinubu is a Commander- in- Chief of an army of Stars in every department of human life.
He is a detribalised Nigerian who has raised an army of Giants in diverse socio- economic and political domains in Nigeria.
The graduating list of the Army of socio-economic and political Giants Ahmed Bola Tinubu has raised lends credence to the above position:
1. Prof. Yemi OSINBAJO (SAN)(Current Nigerian Vice President)
2. Hon. Femi GBAJABIAMILA(Current Speaker, House of Representatives)
3. Babatunde Raji FASHOLA( Former Lagos State governor and Current Minister in Nigeria)
4. Akinwunmi AMBODE(Former Lagos State governor )
5. Babajide SANWOOLU(Current Lagos State governor )
6. Gboyega OYETOLA (Current Osun State governor )
7. Rauf AREGBESOLA(Former Osun State governor and current Minister in NIgeria )
8. Adams OSHIOMHOLE(Former Edo State governor and APC National Chairman)
9. Kayode FAYEMI (Current Ekiti State governor )
10. Rotimi AKEREDOLU(Current Ondo State governor )
11. Sen. Ibikunle *AMOSUN(Former Ogun State governor and current Senator )
12. Late Sen. Abiola AJUMOBI(Former Oyo State governor )
13. Hon. Femi PEDRO(Former Deputy Governor Lagos State )
14. Dr. Idia ADEBULE
15. Late Sen. Adebayo OSHINOWO
16. Sen. OLURNEMI TINUBU
17. Sen. Ganiyu SOLOMON
18. Sen. Olamilekan ADEOLA
19. Sen. Babafemi OJODU
20. Hon. James FALEKE
21. Sen. Olorunimbe MAMORA
22. Sen. Tokunbo AFIKUYOMI
23. Sen. Gbenga ASHAFA
24. Sen. Adetokunbo ABIRU
25. Amb. Musiliu OBANIKORO
26. Alh. Lai MUHAMMED
27. Hon. Opeyemi BAMIDELE
28. Hon. Adefulure ORELOPE
29. Hon. Abike DABIRI-Erewa
30. Dr. Muiz BANIRE
31. Dr. Leke PITAN
32. Dr. Kayode OPEIFA
33. Dr. Ben AKABUEZE
34. Adeyemi IKUFORIJI
35. Mudashiru OBASA
36. Hon. Toyin SUARAU
37. Hon. Lanre OGUNYEMI
38. Hon. Ayo ADEWALE
39. Hon Abdoulbaq Ladi BALOGUN
40. Hon. Kamal BAYEWU
41. Hon. Muri OKUNOLA
42. Mr. Babatunde FOWLER
43. Hon. Dele ALAKE
44. Hon. Tunji BELLO
45. Hon. Sunday DARE
46. Kehinde BAMIGBETAN
47. Muri OKUNOLA
48. Ismaila ADEWUSI
49. Mr. Joe IGBOKWE
50. Hon EBITIMI AGBARE, etc.
The pertinent question at this juncture is: if not Ahmed Bola Tinubu, who amongst the presidential hopefuls is the fittest to succeed the outgoing President Buhari ?
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