Lere Olayinka works as a media assistant for FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. He attacked former presidential candidate Reuben Abati for acting like a moral authority. Olayinka said Abati once ran for deputy governor with a suspected drug dealer. The political aide made these comments during a television appearance on Friday. He accused Abati of being a hypocrite about ethics and morality.
Abati paired with late Buruji Kashamu as his running mate back in 2019. Kashamu faced drug trafficking charges from American authorities before his death. The Peoples Democratic Party chose both men to run Ogun State together. Olayinka pointed out that Abati felt comfortable standing next to someone wanted for serious crimes. The media assistant questioned how Abati could judge others after this political partnership.
The dispute started after Abati called Wike rude during recent television discussions. Olayinka defended his minister against these personal attacks from the former candidate. He reminded viewers that Abati once sought help from the same person he criticizes today. The assistant said Abati cannot present himself as morally superior to other politicians. He challenged the former candidate to admit his past political connections.
Abati paired with late Buruji Kashamu as his running mate back in 2019. Kashamu faced drug trafficking charges from American authorities before his death. The Peoples Democratic Party chose both men to run Ogun State together. Olayinka pointed out that Abati felt comfortable standing next to someone wanted for serious crimes. The media assistant questioned how Abati could judge others after this political partnership.
The dispute started after Abati called Wike rude during recent television discussions. Olayinka defended his minister against these personal attacks from the former candidate. He reminded viewers that Abati once sought help from the same person he criticizes today. The assistant said Abati cannot present himself as morally superior to other politicians. He challenged the former candidate to admit his past political connections.
