BIG STORYPolitics · Ogun State
Osoba says godfathers should advise, not appoint governors
Updated 12:14 WAT, · first published 9 Nov 2026, 23:21 WAT · 5 outlets reporting
Former Ogun State Governor Olusegun Osoba said he is a political godfather but does not interfere in the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun, according to Vanguard. He added that godfathers should offer advice and guidance rather than impose appointments, as reported by Punch and Daily Post. Osoba made the comments during a podcast hosted by Reuben Abati and shared on X, said the Nigerian Eye. The leader emphasised that his role is largely advisory and he leaves governance decisions to the elected governor.
What we know
- Olusegun Osoba is former Ogun State Governor
- He claims to be a political godfather
- He says he does not interfere in Governor Dapo Abiodun's administration
- He argues godfathers should advise, not appoint
- Comments were made on a Reuben Abati podcast and shared on X
Sources
- I’m a godfather, but I don’t impose appointments on governors — Osoba – Vanguard,
- I’m a godfather, but don’t interfere in Abiodun’s govt — Osoba – Punch,
- I’m godfather who doesn't impose appointments on govs — Osoba – Daily Post,
- 'I’m a Political Godfather, But Don’t Interfere in Abiodun’s Govt' — Osoba – Nigerian Eye,
- I’m A Godfather, But I Never Impose Appointees On Governors’ – Osoba – Leadership,
Updates
- – Summary updated with new reporting
- – Now also reported by Leadership
- – Now also reported by Nigerian Eye
- – Summary updated with new reporting
- – Now also reported by Daily Post
- – Story published - 2 outlets
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