In a show of supremacy battle of financial might and capacity, two prominent sons of Ibadan, Chief Dotun Sanusi and Honorable Remi Oseni, member, federal house of representatives, yesterday engaged in a display of wealth.
The display of financial muscle by the duo took place at an award ceremony held at Oja Oba Central Mosque, Ibadan, organized by the Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Sheikh Abdulganiy Agbotomokekere.
The event witnessed the convergence of dignitaries including politicians, leadership of Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), other socio-cultural and religious groups, and religious leaders invited as recipients of various categories of awards by the Islamic scholar and leader.
What however, stole the show was not only the gathering of political heavyweights but the lavish display of wealth by both Chief Sanusi and Hon. Oseni.
Sanusi, known for his vast hospitality business empire and philanthropic contributions, and Oseni, a successful businessman, who is also a serving member at the green chamber of the National Assembly, both demonstrated their financial prowess in a move seen by many as a strategic play ahead of the 2027.
During the event, both men made announcement of large, and visible donations to the advancement of Islam in the state.
It was a melodrama that shocked many of the attendees when Chief Sanusi announced a donation sum of ten million naira, which didn’t take long before Hon. Oseni grabbed the microphone to announce the sum of fifty million naira.
This announcements immediately sent shock waves around as it instantly became the subject of discussion among participants at the event who wondered what was going on.
It was gathered that Chief Sanusi who has not joined any political party to advance his political aspiration, appeared to be eyeing the Oyo state number one seat at the Agodi Government House.
He has also been perceived by some political stakeholders as a serious contender ahead of 2027 in term of financial might until he abruptly announced his withdrawal from the 2027 race, citing personal reasons for his decision.
Since the announcement of his withdrawal, proponents and supporters of Chief Sanusi for the 2027 governorship race have reportedly intensified efforts to convince him otherwise by mounting pressure on the business mogul to reconsider and rescind his decision but the Ona-Ara born businessman has kept mute on the pressure.
On the other hand, Hon. Oseni, who had previously shown interest in the governorship seat as an aspirant in past elections currently serves as a federal lawmaker at the House of Representatives, Abuja.
Nevertheless, westernmirror.com.ng gathered that Hon. Oseni still has his eyes firmly set on securing the governorship ticket of his political party to become Governor Seyi Makinde’s successor come 2027 as political momentum continues to build up.