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The Digest:

Political analyst Charles Omole has claimed that at least five influential power groups, or "cabals," operate within President Bola Tinubu's administration. Omole asserted during a television interview, stating that one group is reportedly headed by the President himself.

Key Points:
  • Author Charles Omole claims five cabals operate in President Tinubu's government
  • He identified a group allegedly led by the President himself as the most influential
  • Other named blocs include those linked to Femi Gbajabiamila, Nyesom Wike, Seyi Tinubu, and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu
  • Omole warned that such groups could lead to "state capture" without strong institutions
  • He stressed the need for systemic checks to protect governance from competing interests
  • The analysis was shared during an interview on Channels Television's Politics Today
  • Omole is the author of the book From Soldier to Statesman
Behind the visible architecture of the state, the true map of power is often drawn in the corridors of influence, where unofficial circles can quietly shape the destiny of a nation.

Sources: Nigerian Tribune