In a surprising development that reads like a political drama, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly grown distant from his longtime ally Prince Dapo Eludoyin. Sources suggest that this cooling relationship is connected to the growing problems surrounding embattled NNPC Group Chief Executive Officer, Bayo Ojulari.
Ojulari has faced mounting criticism, beginning with his controversial retreat in Kigali, which insiders describe as poorly timed and ill conceived. The situation became more serious with recent claims that he arranged free travel for opposition leaders, allegedly using NNPC aviation contracts to gain political favor or potentially weaken President Tinubu’s position.
Making matters worse, reports suggest that the President’s frustration comes from the fact that Prince Eludoyin was the one who recommended Ojulari for the GCEO position. Sources indicate that Eludoyin failed to properly investigate Ojulari’s background, which would have uncovered his questionable connections to Bashir Abdulahi Haske, a businessman currently facing legal troubles, including accusations of fraud and corruption.
As this situation develops, government offices in Abuja are filled with rumors and speculation. The key question remains: Is Prince Eludoyin permanently out of the President’s good graces, or is this simply a calculated move by a President known for his skilled political tactics? Only time will reveal how this high profile story will end, but one thing is clear: the political atmosphere at the highest levels of Nigerian government has become very tense.