Hard Obstacles To Come: Femi Gbajabiamila Staying True To Tinubu’s 8 Point Agenda While Rising Above The Noise

Hard Obstacles To Come: Femi Gbajabiamila Staying True To Tinubu’s 8 Point Agenda While Rising Above The Noise

By Osigwe Omo-Ikirodah

Using the internet for political blackmail poses a range of dangers and negative consequences. It can harm reputations, erode trust in political figures and institutions, deepen polarization, and manipulate public opinion. Victims may experience personal and psychological distress…CONTINUE READING.

President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu experienced a significant level of victimization, acting as a precursor for the proliferation of smear campaigns and online character assassinations.

He was unfairly portrayed as a candidate  who was physically frail and mentally incapacitated. However, with his electoral triumph and inauguration, this narrative has been unequivocally discarded.

Tinubu has encountered such challenges throughout his career, and they are unlikely to diminish even in his retirement. Therefore, it is not surprising that the Chief of Staff to the President, Rt Hon Femi Gbajabiamila, is currently grappling with formidable obstacles.

These challenges appear to be part of a deliberate effort to not only undermine his relationship with the president  but also to tarnish his reputation as he continues to ascend in the political landscape.

Here is a brief overview of the responsibilities held by the Chief of Staff to the Nigerian President, he has a dual role, encompassing official and political functions. Officially, they serve as the gatekeeper to the President, manage administrative tasks, provide policy advice, and coordinate crisis management. They act as a liaison between the President and government departments.

On the political front, they offer political advice, maintain relations with the ruling party, contribute to election strategies, manage public relations, and oversee political appointments. The specific duties can vary based on the President’s preferences and the political context. Overall, the Chief of Staff plays a pivotal role in connecting the President’s official duties with the political landscape of Nigeria.

The primary and paramount driving force behind the orchestrated campaign to discredit the Chief of Staff is his significant threat, not only to the entrenched political establishment but particularly to the local political elite in Lagos State. His remarkable accomplishments and influential role naturally stir jealousy among those with ambitions similar to his.