Tag: Godfather
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Throwback: A political godfather that became robbery kingpin part [2] – By Godwin Etakibuebu
We started this journey, appropriately captured – THROWBACK TO THE PAST: THE STORY OF A POLITICAL GODFATHER THAT BECAME A ROBBERY KINGPIN, last week. Chief Samuel Taiwo Oredein – a colossus political gladiator of the First Republic, and one of the Seven people; including Chief Obafemi Awolowo, formed the Action Group [AG] Political Party.
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Go back to your acting career, Nigerians blast Desmond Elliot for admitting Tinubu as godfather
Popular Nollywood actor Desmond Eliot, now a politician, has been under a barrage of fierce attacks following his comment justifying godfatherism. The Nollywood actor also openly acknowledged a former Lagos governor and national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as his godfather. His remark has infuriated Nigerians as many have taken…
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I don’t need any godfather to win Edo governorship poll, Ize-Iyamu boasts
Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the Edo State 2020 Governorship Election, said he does not need a godfather to win the election. Ize-Iyamu stated this on Monday during an interview on Politics Today, a programme on Channels TV. Ize-Iyamu, who emerged winner of the APC primary, said he won…
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Edo: Oshiomhole turning into godfather after cajoling me to fight same – Obaseki
Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo, said he was led into politics after Adams Oshiomhole convinced him to join forces against godfatherism in the state. Obaseki revealed this while hosting ward leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oredo local government area of the state. Obaseki said Adams Oshiomhole, former governor of the state, called…
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I am embarrassed when people say I want to be a godfather- Oshiomole
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole says he becomes embarrassed when accused of trying to play the godfather in Edo State politics. Oshiomhole, who stated this in a television dialogue on Friday, said he would have been able to influence the appointment of several people if he was a godfather,…