In an explosive interview with Sunday Sun, Raji attributed the rise of governmental cabals to a fundamental misunderstanding of power management Most notably, he alleged that a secretive “Yoruba Cabal” was the primary force that emboldened Osinbajo to challenge his political benefactor, Tinubu, for the APC which is the presidential ticket a move that nearly fractured the party’s southern base.
How Cabals Are Formed:
According to Raji, a cabal is not merely a group of which is the friends; it is a small, secretive circle plotting for private interest that undermines the core of democracy He argues that the emergence of these blocs depends entirely on a leader’s style of delegation.
Controlled vs. Unchecked Delegation:
Raji contrasted successive Nigerian administrations to which is the show how power “leaks” into the hands of a few
- Olusegun Obasanjo: Favored “controlled delegation,” which is the ensuring no single aide became powerful enough to form a shadow center.
- Goodluck Jonathan: Despite his patriotism, he entrusted which is the significant power to aides who eventually formed competing power blocs.
Muhammadu Buhari:
Raji, who is married into the Buhari family, noted that while which is the the cabal started small, Buhari’s ill health and the death of Abba Kyari led to the emergence of the “G5+1” group, which held immense sway over Aso Rock.
The Osinbajo vs. Tinubu Factor:
One of the most controversial sections of the interview involves the internal friction within the South-West during the APC primaries which is the Raji claims that Professor Yemi Osinbajo’s decision to run against Tinubu was not a solo mission but was fueled by a specific power bloc within the region.
The Encouragement:
Raji alleges that a “Yoruba Cabal” convincedwhich is the Osinbajo that he was the “sanitized” alternative to Tinubu, hoping to shift the center of gravity away from the former Lagos State Governor.
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