The relationship that existed
between the wife of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and the Deputy-Governor
of Lagos State, Adejoke Adefulire, has become severed. A wide gulf now exists
between the two women.
It was during this period that Adefulire wormed her way into Oluremi’s heart and became close to her. The two women grew fond of each other. It soon became obvious to close -watchers that Adefulire had developed a deep sense of loyalty to Oluremi. To underscore the depth of deference Adefulire showed to Oluremi, she always genuflected whenever she greeted her.
Even when most people frowned at
this display of blind loyalty and tagged her as a glorified handy maid of
Oluremi, the Deputy-Governor simply ignored the derision and refused to be
bothered.
However, in 2011, Adefulire’s loyalty to Oluremi eventually paid off. She was handsomely rewarded when she was given the deputy-governor slot. Predictably, Oluremi was alleged to have facilitated the package. Some politicians claimed that the choice of Adefulire was made by Oluremi, so as to act as her ‘eyes’ and ‘ears’. The arrangement seemed to work well for the two women at the initial stage.
But things began to go weary between them a few months ago. Sources claimed that some close associates of the Deputy-Governor made her to understand that her deference to Oluremi was earning her derogatory reactions from people.
However, in 2011, Adefulire’s loyalty to Oluremi eventually paid off. She was handsomely rewarded when she was given the deputy-governor slot. Predictably, Oluremi was alleged to have facilitated the package. Some politicians claimed that the choice of Adefulire was made by Oluremi, so as to act as her ‘eyes’ and ‘ears’. The arrangement seemed to work well for the two women at the initial stage.
But things began to go weary between them a few months ago. Sources claimed that some close associates of the Deputy-Governor made her to understand that her deference to Oluremi was earning her derogatory reactions from people.
This group of associates then
advised her to pay more attention to her official responsibilities to the state
and become less visible in Bourdillon Avenue, Ikoyi, the Tinubus’ official
residence. By and large, Adefulire heeded this piece of advice and began to
keep her distance from her benefactor. Subsequently, this move deflated the
affection between these two women, and their once close friendship suffered a
decline.
Sources maintained that the two have
become enemies so to say, and that Adefulire is damning the consequence
insisting that she was elected into office by the people.
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