Inside Abiodun’s Midnight Plot to Stage a Union Rally for Tinubu

When President Tinubu’s visit to Ogun State was confirmed for Saturday, April 4, Governor Dapo Abiodun bypassed a showcase of his records. Instead, he called key transport union leaders to a secret meeting in the dead of night. Multiple sources tell Apples Bite Magazine that Abiodun ordered unions to mobilise members, print placards targeting Senators Amosun and Gbenga Daniel, and stage a noisy protest as the presidential motorcade arrived. No party structures were involved—only a direct deal to project control. Transport unions rely heavily on state patronage, making refusal risky. Their forced mobilisation exposes not genuine support but a carefully choreographed performance. Union members who once backed the governor were used to simulate widespread enthusiasm. Political observers warn that President Tinubu, a seasoned strategist, can spot manufactured crowds. This midnight manoeuvre may backfire by revealing Abiodun’s political vulnerability rather than his strength.

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