Aregbesola on Political Hiatus?

Politics in Osun State is almost as tedious to watch as in the neighbouring regions. The reason for this is the inconsistencies of the players. At present, the All Progressives Congress (APC) heavyweight of Osun, Rauf Aregbesola, has disappeared from view. His replacement is none other than his erstwhile gubernatorial successor, Gboyega Oyetola. But what does that say about the former Minister of Interior?

Deciding to restrategise away from peering eyes would be a smart choice for the immediate-past Interior Minister. After all, it was under his watch that Ademola Adeleke of the PDP won the governorship election in the state. Despite putting in the efforts, Aregbesola could not manage the hopes of the people in the APC, culminating in near-total abandonment after that glorious election.

Furthermore, even though Aregbesola inaugurated a political group which he named the “Omoluabi Caucus” in an attempt to maintain the might of his party, that group is nowhere to be found now. Instead, the faction bearing the weight of the party’s trite conquests in Osun is led by Aregbesola’s successor-turned-opponent-turned-nobody-knows, Oyetola, the current Minister for Marine and Blue Economy.

With these contrary winds billowing against him, is there any chance that Aregbesola will rise from darkness and silence to possess the limelight of Osun’s political vigour? Will Aregbesola’s confidence ever be recognised as valour as in the past and will this recognition bring him to the national scene?

Nobody can answer these questions until Aregbesola leaves his shell. Who knows how long that will take?