The comments come as President Bola Tinubu marks his 100 days in office — and as Nigerians brace for the verdict of a panel sitting on opposition lawsuits against his victory.
The U.S.-based scholar was reluctant to attribute Nigeria’s protracted crisis entirely to leadership.
Several politicians hitherto in the crosshairs of the ousted anti-graft chief will now enjoy their loot in sufficient confidence — unencumbered with strenuous probes and trials.
Mr Shaibu described as unconvincing Mr Tinubu’s claim that he “felt the pains of Nigerians” after the abrupt and unplanned removal of petrol subsidy.
Sources said that the ex-governor arrived at the Ilorin Zonal Command of the commission at about 10:00 a.m. on Thursday.
“Our client is in receipt of your letter of invitation dated 12th May 2023 for an appointment on Thursday, 18th of May, 2023.”
On Wednesday afternoon, amid pomp and circumstance, Mr Tinubu received his certificate from INEC chair, Mahmood Yakubu.
The president is in Lagos on a two-day working visit during which time he’s expected to commission several projects by the state government.
Messrs Fayemi and Oyebanji said Ekiti State and Nigeria had much to gain if the APC retained the presidency with Mr Tinubu at the helm.
Will Fayemi go the way of almost all so-called political godfathers in Nigeria who ultimately fall out with the political godsons they put in power?
