Why All Eyes are on Gbajabiamila

From time immemorial, the best leaders have been those with immaculate assistants. On this front, one is unable to fault President Bola Tinubu, particularly when it comes to his selection of Honorable Femi Gbajabiamila as Chief of Staff (CoS). The highly-sought CoS position has brought Gbajabiamila under much pressure, but the man is not unused to such.

Indeed, in terms of handling the obligations of a power-dense position, Gbajabiamila is one of the leading individuals in Nigeria. When he was the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria, Gbajabiamila micro-managed everything until people started to complain that he did not let them do anything. But this attribute, once irritating to the lazy and infuriating to the corrupt, is now greatly sought after.

As President Tinubu is almost always busy with duties of office, Gbajabiamila is the next best address for anyone looking for favours from the new government. Seeing as the former Speaker is refined and gentlemanly, folks find him easygoing and do not hesitate to trust him with their requests. Moreover, it is clear that his refusals, being correspondingly composed rather than uncouth, still endear him to all and sundry.

But Gbajabiamila continues to wield great power. And for this reason, all eyes are on him. Those who claim to be informed on the thoughts and considerations of President Tinubu allege that his decision to select Gbajabiamila as right-hand man came after deep contemplations, and was settled by an appreciation of the former Speaker’s soft but steady approach to things.

At present, Gbajabiamila can be considered one of the most powerful individuals in the country. His power stems from his position but also the fact that he is somewhat approachable compared to his boss and has many friends. And a man with many friends should show himself friendly, shouldn’t he?