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As fingers point towards Peter Obi as the plausible candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 presidential election, a former two-term lawmaker who represented Oshodi/Isolo State Constituency 11 at the Lagos Assembly, Hon. Jude Emeka Idimogu, has advised Obi to drop his presidential ambition and support President Bola Tinubu’s second tenure bid.

Idimogu, who is the Deputy Leader of Ndigbo in Lagos APC, advised Obi in a chat with reporters in Lagos recently.

He said it would be difficult for Obi to defeat Tinubu on any political platform in the next presidential election.

Backing a recent call by the Deputy President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Okey Nwadinobi, urging Obi to drop his 2027 ambition and support Tinubu, Idimogu, who was House Committee Chairman on Commerce and Industry between 2015 and 2019 and House Committee Chairman on Wealth Creation and Employment between 2019 and 2023, said: “I strongly agree with the Ohanaeze chieftain’s appeal to Obi about dropping his ambition and supporting Tinubu as both leaders are from the South.”

The ex-lawmaker added that Obi’s ambition would only divide Southern votes again and dwindle the region’s chances in 2027.

Aligning his views with others, Idimogu expressed his view that it would be difficult for Obi or any other candidate from the South to defeat Tinubu on any political platform in the next presidential election.

He urged all noteworthy Southern politicians to rally behind Tinubu and work to ensure his victory in 2027.

“This time, it’s the turn of the South to produce and complete its eight-year tenure. Let’s not allow another Southern candidate to disrupt the zoning formula that ultimately would be to the advantage of Northern interests,” he stated.

Idimogu compared the situation to Buhari’s eight-year presidency, where northerners combined forces in support of their candidate despite public dissatisfaction.

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“Tinubu deserves full support for a second term. He cannot undo Nigeria’s problems in just two years. With unity, progress is possible,” he stated, noting that a united Southern backing for Tinubu would guarantee a fair outcome and preserve the region’s hold on power.

While acknowledging Obi’s right to run for the presidency, Idimogu urged Igbo leaders to prioritise regional interest by backing Tinubu’s second term bid.

He appealed to Northern politicians to also support Tinubu to complete a Southern presidency for equity and national stability.

According to him, constructive criticism and alternative solutions from the opposition are welcome, but unity must be given priority in the scheme of things.

“Neither the PDP nor the ADC has a candidate strong enough to unseat Tinubu,” Idimogu stated.

A former Lagos lawmaker, Jude Idimogu, has described President Bola Tinubu as an exemplary father, following his reconciliation with his political godson, Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

It will be recalled that several rep[orts pointed at the rift between Tinubu and Sanwo-Olu, Lagos State governor, over some matters.

A video showing the President snubbing the governor at a public function also went viral, affirming sharp differences between the duo. 

But, the exact cause of the feud between them remained a subject of conjecture. 

However, on Sunday, the Governor Advisory Council (GAC) led the governor to broker a truce. 

During the meeting in Lagos with the President, GAC Chairman, Prince Tajudeen Olusi, who welcomed Tinubu to Lagos, pleaded with him to forgive anyone who might have offended him, especially the governor.

Responding, the President reportedly declared, “It’s all over now. All is forgiven.”

Idimogu, a deputy leader of Ndigbo in Lagos APC, said on Wednesday that the President had shown examples for others to follow, ahead of the 2027 general elections.

“The President Bola Tinubu has shown up again as an exemplary father in this matter, not minding whatever that might have gone wrong between him and the performing Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

“This shows truly that Asiwaju is a great leader with a large heart. The President as a leader is humane and God-fearing.

“Using the opportunity and essence of Eid-Kabir celebration to forgive and reconcile with his political godson, Sanwo-Olu tells us that the President is god- fearing.

“Mr President, we thank you for welcoming back your political godson. Whatever that might have caused this disharmony would not arise again,” Idimogu said.

The former lawmaker said that now that the rift was over, the governor’s mind would be at rest to continue working and make life better for the residents of Lagos.

“We must also commend Sanwo-Olu’s rare humility and tenderness. The governor has been soft spoken, intelligent, quiet, and he has been doing well excellently.

“Sanwo-Olu has the fear of God and whatever offences he might have committed cannot be deliberate.

“Sometimes, we don’t know when we offend people but when we get to know, a good leader must apologise. I am happy he did.

“We must put this behind us and move forward as we approach the 2027 election which the President will win by the Grace of God,” he added.

Idimogu reiterated his strong conviction that Tinubu would emerge victorious in 2027 for second tenure no matter the collusion, alliances and coalition of opposition parties.

“He (Tinubu) is appointed by God to repair Nigeria and we know God wants him there.

“He will finish his second term strong and in good health in the interest of all Nigeria,” he said.

Idimogu called on the Lagos State Governance Advisory Council (GAC) led by Prince Tajudeen Olusi, for stepping in to find solutions to the problem in wisdom.

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He commended Lagos State APC leaders for having a good mechanism to always resolve issues internally without allowing it to degenerate.

He called on Nigerians especially the Northern leaders to support the President.

Idimogu prayed to God to give the President long life, strength and wisdom to steer the ship of the country to restoration.

According to him, the President has been doing his best to reposition the country and his efforts have been yielding results for the country.

Similarly, Idimogu urged the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, to also forgive whoever had offended him in the recent saga in the House.

He said that this was important to move the state forward without inheritance.

“To err is human. We offend God and he forgives us of all our sins always, and grants us many more opportunities,” he added.