2023: Go Ahead and Contest, the Lord is Behind you – Pastor Adeboye Reportedly Tells Osinbajo
POLITICS DIGEST- Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has reportedly received the blessing of his spiritual father, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, to contest for President in 2023.
The Vice President has therefore concluded plans and consultations to announce his presidential ambition straightaway after the APC National Convention, slated for Saturday, February 26th
Pastor Adeboye who is the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), according to sources quoted by ThisDay charged Osinbajo to go ahead with his ambition, that he shall deliver the country.
According to ThisDay, Osinbajo’s strategy team hinted at the weekend that despite the ongoing campaigns against his currently rumored bid for the presidency by some interests in the South-west, where he hails from, Osinbajo had made up his mind to give the presidency a shot.
The source said, “Take it to the bank, he will run and he is declaring soon after the APC convention. All is set, including premium consultations already done. The coast is clear and the journey is looking good. I believe Prof is also motivated by the increasing level of support from across the country, especially, the youth of this country.
“From the north to the south, tell me where he has visited recently and the charge has not been that he should contest? He has the capacity, competence and knows what the issues are. Importantly, he can also sell them – I mean the issues. So, why will he not run? Why should the bitterness and envy of some minions stifle him?”
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The Vice President has been quiet since his former principal and supposed benefactor, Ahmed Bola Tinibu, declared his intention to run, despite massive calls and support from high-level consultations with prominent Nigerians, many of whom have encouraged him to give the aspiration his best shot possible.
The sources said that Osinbajo is not worried about the allegation made against him by some persons of betraying his former Godfather who was instrumental in his selection as APC’s presidential running mate in 2015.
An APC member, who is favorably disposed to Osinbajo’s aspiration, stated, “It may be right to admit he stands a really good chance to succeed President Buhari after eight years as his deputy. He is an insider, who has had the opportunity of seeing things from a high and serious vantage position, especially, having acted before on behalf of his boss.
“Although that may not be enough to get the presidency of Nigeria, because I believe and I know there are some politics directly connected to being the president of Nigeria. But, how well Osinbajo fits into that conversation is another debate altogether. From the list of those currently strutting the turf, he stands a really good chance, except the election is not his to lose.
“But, file this straightaway, he is contesting and would declare after the APC convention. I am aware of that. There’s actually no stopping him. The support has been sweeping and encouraging and for him, this opportunity might just be once and might never come his way again. Sincerely, he has nothing to lose throwing his hat in the ring. After all, he is already a frontline aspirant.”
Asked if it was true that Adeboye had given his blessing, the party chieftain, who would rather maintain anonymity, stated, “I am not privy to that, but it’s also a simple logic. Osinbajo is a pastor in RCCG and Baba Adeboye would never leave one of his own to support someone else. I also believe he must have hinted at him. Honestly, the days ahead will be interesting.”
ThisDay
