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Scores of Nigerians on social media have taken a swipe at Ismail Omipidan, the former spokesperson to ex-Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola, over his comments on former Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola.

Omipidan, in a post on his Facebook page on Wednesday, detailed his grievances against Aregbesola, claiming that the former Osun governor betrayed Oyetola during the APC membership revalidation exercise in 2021.

He further alleged that Aregbesola mishandled his political influence and alienated key figures, including President Bola Tinubu.

The former media aide also criticised Aregbesola’s political standing, stating that he had lost relevance in Osun politics.

According to him, Aregbesola’s refusal to reconcile with Tinubu and other associates had left him politically stranded.

However, Omipidan’s remarks did not sit well with many Nigerians, who flooded Facebook with reactions, calling out his perceived bias and misrepresentation of facts.

A user, Leo Adekunle Akinrinade, accused Omipidan of using his book Persona Non Grata as a tool to tarnish Aregbesola’s reputation, saying, “In short, you published this book just to demarket Rauf.”

Another user, Awotunde Muhydeen Olalekan, dismissed the content of Omipidan’s book as falsehood, questioning his claim that Tinubu and Chief Bisi Akande were responsible for Aregbesola’s ministerial appointment.

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He argued that Aregbesola played a crucial role in Tinubu’s political survival, stating, “Had Tinubu lost his second-term bid in 2003, he would have been forgotten like the rest of his 1999-2003 colleagues.”

Similarly, Omole Olusegun Adeyemi Con accused Omipidan of distorting history, saying, “You continue telling lies about the person of Ogbeni. Ask your boss how he struggled to become Aregbesola’s Chief of Staff.”

Other commenters suggested that Omipidan’s attacks on Aregbesola were an attempt to remain in the good books of his political paymasters.

Mustapha Mudasiru Ayanfe remarked, “You want to face Aregbesola just to continue being in their good book? Abeg rest now.”

Another user, Fayoo Saheed, dismissed Omipidan’s book as propaganda, stating, “I guess your book was a publication against the person of Aregbesola and not a novel of thoughts for literary consumption.”

For Ak Qu, Omipidan’s argument lacked credibility, as he wrote, “You are a hypocrite and biased. Your peanut-paying master will never give you sense to reason normally.”

Adding to the criticism, Afikala Bidemi described Omipidan as someone who enjoys playing to the gallery. He taunted Oyetola’s political strength, saying, “Your boss, who was one of Aregbesola’s financiers, lost his election as governor. He was roundly defeated. A governor that lost 9 out of 10 local governments in his senatorial district.”

Some commenters dared Oyetola to test his political relevance by walking side-by-side with Aregbesola in Osogbo.

Afikala Bidemi added, “Tell your boss to stage a walk with Aregbesola in Osogbo or any of the other eight federal constituencies; I want to see something.”