Chief Bode George, former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has finally bared his mind on the defection of Musiliu Obanikoro from PDP to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

“I am not bothered of the reconciliation of Obanikoro with Tinubu. I read his reasons for reconciling with Bola Tinubu. He anchored his reconciliation with Tinubu on the problems in the PDP. But it is when there is crisis that you know the truly committed, dedicated and loyal people. Will the people he is going to meet there (APC) say well done, the faithful servant? I feel sorry for him. Tinubu and others were responsible for my travails during the Nigeria Ports Authority crisis when I was sent to prison for doing nothing. I can only wish Obanikoro the best of luck.”

“I won’t use that strong word to describe him because Obanikoro is still my brother. I can only advise him that we are here only for a short time. That popular song says, Feso jaye. Let him take heed. Life is not a bed of roses. The highway of life goes into the valley once in a while. There is no human being who will not go through one trial or another. But that tunnel of tribulation is to test your strength and faith in God. If you believe in him, you will triumph. That is what he should think about.”

“Did he even realise the governorship ambition in the PDP? I have advised him severally, he didn’t listen to me. He said I was too hard and that I hate him. But now, he will go to the APC and he does not need to say I hate him anymore. The benefits and problems of the party should be enjoyed and borne by all. That is the beauty of democracy. It is not only the goodies of the party that you share. You should share in the problems of the party.”

– Culled from The Punch