Nigeria, Ado-Odo/Ota – Political atmosphere in Ado Odo Ota is currently witnessing money politics as one of the aspirants to the Ogun west Senatorial seat, Hon. Jimoh Ojugbele and Chief Olanrewaju Bashorun are being alleged of bribing some party chieftains in the Senatorial to secure the Senatorial slot ticket.
According to a report published by 
He said the “Information available in the Senatorial has it that some leaders are being bribed with N20 million each by the two aspirants to help them get consensus ticket without recourse to other aspirants”.
According to information the disbursement of the money to the political leaders in Ado-Odo/Ota LG was facilitated by one Chief Segun Ojolowo Ojuko, to lobby and present a fake consensus candidates in Chief Olanrewaju Bashorun and Hon Jimoh Ojugbele to the Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun.
Further information revealed that this unholy arrangement is well backed by the a renowned traditional ruler in Ado-Odo/Ota LG, who we gathered went to Abeokuta to meet the state Governor.
According to some politicians in Ado Odo Ota LG, the referred Monarch has been deeply involved in the Politicking beyond his role as the Traditional in recent time in the Senatorial District.
However the recent political development in Ogun as managed by the Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, as alluded by some party members has greatly restored the confidence of the APC members and leaders across the State with the rancour-free diplomatic approach he adopted in picking Sen. Solomon Olamilekan Adeola ‘Yayi’ as the party’s Consensus candidate for coming Governorship election.
“It is this great and decent political leadership provided by the Governor that political watchers and Stakeholders were expecting to permeate the entire Political System of the All Progressive Congress, particularly at the Senatorial and Federal Constituencies”, a leader said.
Information has it that, in defiance of this smooth processes established by the Governor at the State level, unexpectedly, as a result of heavy financial inducement, in what looks like a coup attempt against the Governor, and the other party leaders, about eight leaders who were under the guise of an invitation for Consultation by the Governor, surprisingly led by Sen. Akin Odunsi ganged up after the collection of millions of naira from Hon. Jimoh Ojugbele and Chief Lanre Bashorun to embarrass the Governor, who sources disclosed, is livid with their intrigues that are against the popular opinions of the Electorate in Local Government.
A source in Abeokuta staed that the Governor had completely dissociated himself from the insinuations, saying that the Stakeholders to resolve who picks, what, cannot be only those eight people who have been compromised.
Our source, who has been following the development since the purported rumors of selection came out, disclosed that, calls put across to Sen Akin Odunsi who led the group and LG Party Chairman Hon J.J Akeran, to get their side of the Story, were not successful.
Reacting to the fathom Consensus arrangement by few of leaders in Ado-Odo Ota LG, a highly placed party leader from the Yewa Axis, dismissed the unholy alliance, saying that Senatorial Seat is a joint venture among the five Local Governments and consultations and decision making must involve all.
He however said, he believes that the Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun will not soil his hand in such a tainted process, having been applauded for a successful Consensus arrangement at the State Level.
Another political commentator from the Youth Constituency in Ado-Odo Ota LG who chooses to remain unanimous, asked rethorically, is this what our respected Leaders have turned to, just because of money?
APC stakeholders across the Senatorial District are closely watching the development which they believe can lead to resentment and apathy by members if not carefully handled.
Efforts made to talk to Hon. Ojugbele through WhatsApp, calls and SMS to his mobile phone did not successful as he didn’t answer calls or reply both sms and WhatsApp messages.
