Tinubu has moved on to a bigger stage. He has shown that he recognizes talents and he is not afraid to help put them in positions of authority where the talents could be put to the common good.. Those he has put in positions, however, have to make their names for themselves individually through their performances.
But times have changed, he is now a big player at the center. He is not likely to be hurt now as much as he would have been if Fashola had prevailed then. Apart from this, Tinubu himself realised that the performance of Fashola further enhanced his credibility as a visionary. He is someone who sees the big picture.
Ambode now has the opportunity to do the needful, if even it had to be with the blessings of his benefactor, who may not mind losing something having achieved his aim of the opportunity to shape the country according to his vision.
He may however choose to be sycophantic and continue to do business as usual so as not to get into the bad books of Tinubu. Tinubu, on the other hand judging by his antecedents, would have seized an opportunity like this were he to be in a similar position otherwise he would not be where he is today.
The only assurances a Tinubu needs now is to be sure that the gains and the foundations he built are not reversed,and he still retains the needed leverage in the party as a Headhunter. He may not need the money.
Ironically, it is this type of arrangement put in place to siphon money that may end up upending the whole structure if care is not taken.
The last gubernatorial election is a stark pointer to the unpopularity of this arrangement. It was the greatest dent on the armour of APC that the opposition latched on to. The earlier it is dismantled, the better.
We await, and shall soon see the vision Ambode has for Lagos State.
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Toh! Oro pa esin je!!