The All Progressive Congress candidate contesting for the Eti-Osa House of Representatives seat, Mr Ibrahim Obanikoro, has said that his father, Senator Musiliu, is his godfather.
Obanikoro said he has godfathers within the APC and he appreciates them for all they have been doing.
Obanikoro further said he thinks godfatherism is necessary for Nigerian politics because godfathers are old hands in politics.
However, Obanikoro revealed that godfathers have nothing to do with general elections adding that a party that has a structure always have godfathers.
The young Obanikoro made these statements during the Eti-Osa House of Representatives debate organized by Media Room Hub in conjunction with BBC Pidgin and Pulse Nigeria on Monday.
The five candidates who participated in the debate are Olubankole Wellington (Banky W), the candidate of the Modern Democratic Party (MDP), Ibrahim Obanikoro, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Tessy Owolabi, the candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Omotesho Tony Bakare, the candidate for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and Ferdinand Ladi Adimefe, the candidate of the Alliance for New Nigeria (ANN).
The debate was held at the Civic Centre, Lekki, and had in attendance, OAP Ebuka Obi Uchendu, relationship expert, Joro Olumofin and a cross-section of guests.
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