{
  "id": 11806972,
  "title": "Why Ondo’s Two Political Power Centres Must Find Common Ground for Tinubu’s 2027 Project",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/why-ondos-two-political-power-centres-must-find-common-ground-for",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T00:40:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/04/why-ondos-two-political-power-centres-must-find-common-ground-for-tinubus-2027-project/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Ondo State, two key political figures, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, owe their positions to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This has led to tension between them, resembling a family dispute rather than a typical rivalry. Aiyedatiwa's position as governor survived an impeachment attempt by the Ondo Assembly, thanks to Tinubu's intervention. Tunji-Ojo, on the other hand, gained prominence through his appointment as Interior Minister. Both men have built their political careers on Tinubu's decisions, but it seems they have not developed a unified strategy. Aiyedatiwa focuses on building Ondo for Tinubu's projected 2027, while Tunji-Ojo funds separate groups, including the Grassroots Movement for Tinubu, using federal resources and independent networks. Ondo APC chairman Babatunde Kolawole has tried to downplay the dispute, describing the two as brothers working towards the same goal. However, cooperation between them could be beneficial, as Aiyedatiwa controls the party structure and government machinery, while Tunji-Ojo has access to grassroots networks that can reach voters not always captured by party channels. The success of this collaboration will depend more on the willingness of the men involved to let each other operate independently rather than on their words.",
  "summary": "Both Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa and Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, owe their current political standing to the same man, which makes their present friction in Ondo something closer",
  "key_points": [
    "Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo owe positions to Tinubu.",
    "Aiyedatiwa focuses on Ondo for Tinubu’s 2027, while Tunji-Ojo funds separate groups."
  ],
  "editors_take": "A united front between Ondo's two influential figures could significantly boost Tinubu's 2027 project by combining Aiyedatiwa's control of party structures with Tunji-Ojo's grassroots networks.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}