By Olu Akinwale

The recent comment by Orji Uzor Kalu, the former governor of Abia State that if Babatunde Fashola, former governor of Lagos State were Ibo, he would have betrayed Tinubu is both laughable and questionable. How Kalu reached that conclusion beats imagination. Never knew he was a character or behavioral expert. However, just as many will agree that he misses the point in his characterization of the Igbo people and their political competency, he also went off mark in crediting Fashola with marks he does not deserve.

Let’s start from the beginning. Is Fashola really of a full Yoruba parentage? No. Fashola’s mother iIgbo by tribe, while his father hailed from Ado-Ekiti. Lets set the record straight.
Fashola only bid his time s the turn of events have shown. The Igbo blood in Fashola has always been at work. This Igbo blood dominated his political relations while in office and even now as Minister.
Fashola’s loyalty has always been in question. Now, we know that all the while he was up to something else.
Who abandons his benefactor because of some irreconcilable differences? Who decides to team up with others just to work against the interest of his benefactor? Who turns around to denigrate or bite the hand that fed him? Take a look at fashola and you will find your answer.
In Nigeria’s recent history, the greatest beneficiary of political godfatherism is Fashola. From a struggling lawyer to his elevation as chief of staff and bang, as executive governor of Lagos for eight years.