{
  "id": 19298286,
  "title": "I’m a godfather, but don’t interfere in Abiodun’s govt — Osoba",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/im-a-godfather-but-dont-interfere-in-abioduns-govt-osoba",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T06:58:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/im-a-godfather-but-dont-interfere-in-abioduns-govt-osoba/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Ogun State Governor, Olusegun Osoba, revealed in an interview that he is a political godfather but does not interfere in the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun. During a conversation with The Reuben and Kike Abati Podcast, Osoba addressed godfatherism and calls for influential political figures to step away from politics. He stated that he seldom interferes in Abiodun's administration, providing advice instead. \"I counsel and advise him; I've never nominated one person into his government,\" Osoba said. He explained that recommending someone for an appointment could offend the other political associates around him, who might also expect to be considered. Osoba added that any person he recommended could be viewed as a suspect, prompting other members of the administration to question their loyalty. He advised elected officials to compensate and involve political associates who supported their campaigns, leaving the final decisions on appointments to them. Osoba acknowledged his influence in Ogun State's politics, naming Senator Solomon Adeola as his preferred candidate.",
  "summary": "Former Ogun State Governor, Olusegun Osoba, says he is a political godfather but does not interfere in Governor Dapo Abiodun’s administration by imposing p Read More: https://punchng.com/im-a-godfather-but-dont-interfere-in-abioduns-govt-osoba/",
  "key_points": [
    "Olusegun Osoba is a former Ogun State Governor.",
    "Osoba does not interfere in Governor Dapo Abiodun's administration.",
    "Osoba advises and recommends candidates, not nominating anyone."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Osoba’s refusal to dictate appointments preserves the governor's administrative autonomy while preventing the political friction and loyalty disputes that typically arise when influential figures attempt to control government staffing.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "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."
}