Tola Banjo in the opposition : What it means for PDP and the rulling Party in Ogun
It is no more news that a Former Deputy Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly and Special adviser to the immediate past governor of Ogun state, Ibikunle Amosun, Rt. Hon. Tola Banjo have decided to pitch his political tent with the opposition party, People’s Democratic Party PDP in Ogun state, a move many who attests to the political clout and sagacity of the ex-lawmaker described as bad omen and dark cloud hovering around the APC government in Ogun state as the 2023 general elections draws nearer.
The decision of Hon. Tola Banjo to root for the emergence of Former Member of the House of Representatives and PDP Gubernatorial candidate, Ladi Adebutu as the governor of Ogun State in 2023 having left the party he worked assiduously to build over the years, APC as a result of injustice meted out to him during the last primaries of the All Progressives Congress in the state no doubt continue to senf cold shivers down the spine of the rulling party which may ultimately pronounce the beginning to the end of APC leadership in the State starting from 2023.
Deciding which candidate to vote into office is simply a matter of party affiliation for many people. Others, however, cast their votes or pull their resources, political structures to key behind a candidate based on specific characteristics they look for in such candidate of choice.
So what are the qualities or characteristics good political leaders should possess as exemplified by Former Deputy Speaker, Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt.Hon. Tola Banjo which made members of his new found political home beaming with confidence of victory at the 2023 poll simply because they have a formidable ally “Tola Banjo” within it ranks?
There are three fundamental principles in choosing a leader, especially when it comes to a country like Nigeria. Character, capacity, and energy are the most essential ingredients in picking a 21st century leader.
This simply means that a leader in Africa’s most populous nation is expected to be a paragon of integrity, and a high flyer whose capacity in politics and public affairs must transcend both the state and federal government.
Nigeria and Ogun State in particular needs a leader that exudes energy and resourcefulness to drive the needs of the people to them. And having someone like Rt. Hon. Tola Banjo in the opposition camp, a larger part of the battle has been won even before the election.
Tola Banjo is Honest : Being honest can sometimes be difficult because it makes individuals vulnerable. It reveals who we really are and discloses our mistakes, which gives others the opportunity to criticize or reject openly. But in the case of Hon. Banjo Honesty has helped to develop his character and build his credibility and trust, which are the foundation that helps evoke confidence and respect from those around him throughout his political sojourn.
Tola Banjo is Compassionate : It is the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something to alleviate that suffering that endeared the ex-lawmaker to many, While many see compassion as a weakness, Hon. Tola Banjo use his compassionate characteristic to converts knowledge to wisdom as a good political leaders must do to see the needs of those he or she leads and to determine the course of action that would be of greatest benefit to all those involved.
Tola Banjo resonates integrity : A Political leader who possess integrity can be trusted because he or she never veers from inner values, even when it might benefit them to do so. The former number two Man in the Ogun state House of Assembly have the trust of his teeming followers because of his antecedents and won’t betrayed their trust, as they have affirmed to overtime.
Tola Banjo is Flexible : Talking about Flexibility as one of the qualities of Tola Idris Banjo, he is known for his understanding the give-and-take aspects of politics, and the ability to find the common ground.
A Good politicians listen carefully to all sides, to not only hear their arguments but to especially learn what it will take on behalf of all parties involved to reach a consensus. This characteristic allows Rt. Hon. Tola Banjo to recognize setbacks and criticism, to learn from them and move forward.
To this end, it is right so to say, the opposition party, People’s Democratic Party, PDP in Ogun state just got themselves a rare gift, a golden goose that is not usually among Nigerian politicians.
TB has fondly called leading the charge for a new and rebranded gateway State
TOLA BANJO, LADI ADEBUTU……. PARTNERSHIP THAT WORKS
