It started with whispers and hushed tones but has now grown into a full-blown debate among the elite and the masses, as well as those in the political circles of Ogun State.
The major topic on the lips of many in the state is the governorship ambition of Wale Edun, the current Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy in the President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Although the man at the centre of it all has been mum and is yet to make his intentions known to a soul, a reliable source revealed to Society Watch that he may have received the blessing of Mr. President and inherited a structure that made the incumbent governor, Dapo Abiodun.
The source maintained that work is currently going underground for the coming of the Abeokuta-born minister as a successor to Governor Abiodun.
However, another source hinted that whatever is going on is a mere ruse, insisting that Edun is not interested in the number one job of Ogun. It was further revealed that Senator Solomon Adeola ‘Yayi’ is a leading contender for the position on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
It was also gathered that the story linking Edun to the Ogun guber election is the handiwork of a relatively unknown sociopolitical organization, Advocates for Ogun Development and Innovations, a group urging the minister to contest in the upcoming governorship race.
The group emphasised that Edun possesses the unique qualifications necessary to lead Ogun at this pivotal time. They encouraged him to “answer the call of history” by declaring his intention to run for governor in the forthcoming election.
“Beyond his impressive professional background, Mr. Edun is recognised for his strong dedication to empowering communities, fostering sustainable development, and creating lasting prosperity,” the group stated.
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