In politics, the fiercest daggers are often not wielded by enemies at the gate, but by brothers and friends at the table.
Curiously, the average politician – especially in this part of the world – considers such an act not a sin in the sight of Almighty God, but merely a survival tactic.
Specifically, this is the scenario currently playing out in Osun State, as the election for the governorship of the state is scheduled to hold soon.
Among political watchers, all eyes are on Senator Babajide Omoworare and Senator Iyiola Omisore.
It was gathered that Omoworare, a two-term senator and a former majority leader in the Lagos State House of Assembly, is threatening the ambition of Omisore, whom many consider the favourite flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.
Omoworare, who hails from the same Ife East Senatorial District as Omisore, has reportedly vowed not to step down for his kinsman in the forthcoming primary election scheduled to hold in December 2025.
The seemingly fraternal conflict has drawn attention particularly because Omoworare and Omisore had, until recently, been considered not just friends or political allies, but brothers and even business partners.
However, all evidence points to the fact that the thin line holding their friendship may soon snap under the weight of their individual ambitions.
For the 68-year-old Omisore, a former deputy governor of the state, the battle for the number one seat must be won, as this could be his last shot. He has, therefore, reportedly vowed to crush any obstacle that might become a spanner in the wheel of his progress.
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