05/09/2026
* *NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE*
*THE WAR OF ATTRITION: ATIKU, OBI & OTHERS TO BREAK PRESIDENT TINUBU'S ECONOMIC TURNAROUND AND FREEDOM FROM POLITICAL FEUDALISM*
*PBAT AS THE VETERAN CHESS MASTER*
_A Position Paper_
_By Hon. Barrister Oladosu Oladipo_
_Polling Unit 12, Ward 4, Ifelodun LGA, Osun State_
_National Coordinator, Yoruba Patriots Movement (YPM) / Next-Level Consolidation Forum_
*1. THE UNDERLYING BATTLE*
Since the *2023 Presidential Election defeat* of *Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, GCON* and *Dr. Peter Obi*, let us not pretend — there is a powerful undercurrent in Nigeria’s political waters.
It is fiercely flowing against *President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR*.
This is not just the usual political noise for the sustenance of democracy.
It is a *carefully orchestrated campaign* by a group of powerful cabals and interests who feel threatened — not just politically, but economically and historically.
The reasons they want President Tinubu out of power at all costs go far deeper than most people realize.
*2. HISTORY REPEATS: THE JUNE 12 LESSON*
This battle did not start today. To understand what is happening now, we must go back to the conversation between *Professor Omo Omoruyi* and *General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB)* documented in _The Tale of June 12_.
It reveals how deep the *Northern feudal establishment’s fear of Southern leadership* runs.
As far back as *March 12, 2024*, less than a year into this administration, I — as *National Coordinator of YPM / Next-Level Consolidation Forum* — convened a Summit at the *International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan* on the nefarious move to destabilize *President Bola Ahmed Tinubu*.
The Guest Speaker, *Emeritus Professor Olu Aina*, presented a 108-page paper titled to forestall the planned agenda.
At the heart of the 1993 discussion was a message from the *Sultan of Sokoto*. He warned General Babangida that allowing *Chief MKO Abiola*, a Yoruba man and fellow Muslim, would undo the gains the North had made since 1960.
Even though MKO was well-liked, his ethnic identity alone made him unacceptable to Northern power brokers. The message was clear: *the North could not afford a Yoruba presidency.*
According to Prof. Omoruyi, Babangida in a moment of candor said Yoruba people behave as if Nigeria cannot move forward without them, and that the Igbo should teach them a lesson.
It revealed the hidden bitterness and competition that have plagued Nigeria’s leadership structure — the same spirit *Alhaji Atiku Abubakar* is now championing.
*3. 1993 IS 2027: THE SAME FEAR, SAME TACTICS*
What played out in 1993 is no different from today.
*President Tinubu has become a symbol of what the Northern elite fear most* — a Southern leader who is independent, bold, and difficult to control.
Tinubu is not Obasanjo, who was handpicked and trusted by the establishment to protect their interests.
Unlike Obasanjo, Tinubu came through the hard way. He built his political machinery from the ground up, led the opposition for years, and earned his victory through grit, strategy, and the power of the people.
Now that he is in power, *he is not dancing to their tune. That is the real problem.*
*4. WHY THEY WANT HIM OUT: THE ECONOMICS OF REFORM*
Since *May 29, 2023*, what has President Tinubu done that is shaking their foundations?
He is disrupting their long-standing economic privileges.
1. *Fuel Subsidy Removal* cut off a major pipeline of wealth for those who benefited without accountability.
2. *Oil Bunkering, Illegal Mining, Black-market FX, Tax Evasion, and Looting* — all part of an entrenched system of plunder — are being exposed and shut down.
The reforms, though tough, have purpose. They aim to build a stronger economy, reduce waste, and make Nigeria work for everyone — not just a privileged few.
But to those who have fed fat for decades, *Tinubu’s policies are not reforms — they are threats.*
*5. THE COALITION PLAYBOOK*
What are they doing now? *They are regrouping.*
1. *Calling their "Best Eleven"* — political heavyweights, media propagandists, religious leaders, and ethnic champions.
2. *Aligning with angry politicians* from the South who lost out in 2023.
3. *Funding protests, sponsoring misinformation, and sowing discontent.*
4. *Trying to present Tinubu’s government as a failure* — not because he has failed, but because they are desperate to stop his reelection.
This is the same playbook used against *President Goodluck Jonathan* — making the country ungovernable until he was pushed out.
Now they want to repeat it. But *this time, the target is Tinubu — and he is very tough to crack.*
*6. THE REAL QUESTION FOR NIGERIANS*
Is this really about Tinubu?
Or is it about a group trying to protect *unchecked access to power and wealth?*
The bitter truth: If we allow these forces to succeed, Nigeria will return to the cycle of backwardness we have tried to break since independence.
The old system will return stronger, bolder, and more ruthless.
All efforts to build a fair and just Nigeria will be wasted. We will go back to a *pariah state under feudal backwardness.*
*7. PBAT: THE VETERAN CHESS MASTER*
No one is saying President Tinubu is perfect. No leader is.
But what he represents is a *turning point*. For the first time in a long while, the person at the top is *not a puppet*.
He is not afraid to make hard decisions. He is not waiting for approval from a hidden cabal.
He is steering the country away from waste, corruption, and economic sabotage. *That is why they want him out.*
This is a battle between:
*The Old Nigeria vs The New Nigeria*
*Progress vs Sabotage*
*Change vs The Status Quo*
*8. THE CHARGE: ORGANIZE, ORGANIZE, ORGANIZE*
Our task at this time is *vigilance*.
_Yoruba Proverb:_ *"Eniti o Jesu gbingbin, Oni lati tile Kun gbingbin"*
_Meaning: You must close every loophole for safety to enjoy democracy._
_Yoruba Proverb:_ *"Eniti yio je Oyin inu Apata, ko ni wo enu ake"*
_Meaning: To enjoy democracy, we must wrestle every obstacle down._
If the Caliphate succeeds in removing him, they will remove every hope for real change.
They will send a message that *no Southern leader who is not a puppet can survive in power.*
But with our collective resolve, *they will fail.*
They failed in 2023. *They will fail again on January 15, 2027.*
*President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR’s reelection will be celebrated.*
*FINAL CALL*
As I did at ICC, Ibadan on *March 12, 2024*, I call again at this critical moment for all democrats in Nigeria to stand firm and together.
Not because Tinubu is perfect, but because *Nigeria deserves a chance to be governed by someone not beholden to hidden masters.*
We must support the reforms.
We must endure temporary pain for lasting gain.
We must resist attempts to throw the country back into chaos for the greed of a few.
*God bless President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.*
*God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.*
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*Hon. Barrister Oladosu Oladipo*
_12 Oladosu Oladipo Close, New Bodija, Ibadan_
_National Coordinator, Yoruba Patriots Movement (YPM) / Next-Level Consolidation Forum_
_Founder, Advocacy Council for Sustainable Peace & Development in Nigeria_