Tunde Oladunjoye's self-promotion backfires as Ogun's political elite disengage

Tunde Oladunjoye’s self-promotion around TASUED’s adoption by the federal government has backfired, with political figures distancing themselves from him

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]unde Oladunjoye, the self-proclaimed media strategist and political opportunist, has once again found himself embroiled in controversy—this time for attempting to take credit for the federal government’s adoption of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED).

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What was meant to be a celebratory moment for Ogun State has been hijacked by Oladunjoye’s characteristic self-aggrandisement. However, this time, his usual tactics have largely backfired.

Instead of receiving praise for his actions, Oladunjoye’s self-promotion has only led to an overwhelming sense of disregard.

Once an individual whose media theatrics might have garnered attention, Oladunjoye now faces a new reality: his attempts to place himself at the centre of political discourse have been met with silence.

Key figures in Ogun’s political circles, party stalwarts, and even those in his supposed media constituency have deliberately chosen to ignore his advances. His desperate bids for validation have fallen flat.

This is not the first time Oladunjoye has used self-promotion to push himself into the spotlight. His modus operandi has always been the same: create media conflicts, present himself as a figure of importance, and demand recognition from the political elite.

In the past, such strategies may have earned him some influence. But now, it seems, his tactics are no longer effective.

Oladunjoye’s aspirations have been clear: he seeks to position himself as a potential deputy governor under a leading governorship aspirant in Ogun State’s All Progressives Congress (APC).

His overt self-promotion and constant attempts to insert himself into major discussions have not gone unnoticed. However, the political landscape in Ogun is shifting. The elite have grown tired of his predictable antics and see through his increasingly transparent lobbying for attention.

Observers are beginning to voice a growing consensus: Tunde Oladunjoye’s brand of media manipulation and self-serving propaganda has no place in the corridors of power.

His track record is tainted with self-interest, an absence of genuine leadership, and an inflated sense of importance.

His actions have made it clear that he views public service not as a platform for positive change but as a means to further his own agenda.

Political leaders in Ogun have made their stance clear. The silence surrounding Oladunjoye’s latest attempts to insert himself into political discussions speaks volumes.

His era of relevance appears to be fading rapidly, and the political class is making it known that he is no longer worth their engagement.

While Tunde Oladunjoye may continue to engage in self-glorification and political scheming, the growing indifference from key political figures suggests that his influence in Ogun State has reached its limit.

The political elite are playing a more strategic game this time, one that does not include him. His desperate moves for attention, once met with mild interest, have now become a cause for silent disregard.