By Bilesanmi Abayomi
The political atmosphere in Kosofe Local Government Area is becoming increasingly tense, with a close ally of Council Chairman, Hon. Moyosore Ogunlewe, accusing some All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders of attempting to import the contentious brand of politics associated with Rivers State.
Seun Ajayi, a staunch supporter of Chairman Ogunlewe, made the remarks on Monday during an online political discussion hosted on the KosofePost platform. The forum, which initially focused on a report titled “Half bread better than none” and the reinstated Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, quickly shifted to Kosofe’s political scene.
“The kind of politics they want in Kosofe is designed not to function,” Ajayi declared, in a veiled reference to unnamed political leaders. His statement came as a response to Comrade Amos Ojajuni, who had raised concerns about political interference, questioning how a governor could function “when all his cabinet has been imposed on him.” Ojajuni’s comment was seen as a nod to the long-running feud between Governor Fubara and his predecessor, Minister Nyesom Wike.
Kosofe’s political tension has been widely reported, particularly the rift between Chairman Ogunlewe and local APC leader, Otunba Bushira Alebiosu. Ajayi’s remarks appear to draw a direct parallel between the Kosofe crisis and the political gridlock in Rivers State, hinting at a deliberate effort to replicate such instability at the grassroots level.
The debate also drew contributions from Oloye Salami Oluwaseun, who reflected on the Rivers crisis, suggesting that Governor Fubara had “learned the dynamic and science of politics the hard way” and warning that “many ingrates like him within our political settings will suffer the same fate if unchecked.”
Ajayi’s warning adds another layer to Kosofe’s ongoing political drama. By likening local disputes to the high-stakes battles in Rivers State, he raises fresh concerns about whether governance in Kosofe risks being derailed by political rivalries and entrenched power struggles.