The Chosen Few: Explosive Revelations On Why Tinubu Only Trusted Osinbajo, Aregbesola, Edun, Alake, And Cardoso!.

Dapo Thomas, a professor of history at Lagos State University and a former Special Assistant to Bola Tinubu during his time as Governor of Lagos State, has revealed that five specific commissioners—Wale Edun, Dele Alake, Yemi Cardoso, Rauf Aregbesola, and Yemi Osinbajo—formed Tinubu’s most trusted inner circle. These revelations are featured in excerpts from Thomas’s upcoming autobiography, Lagos Boy and Lagos Politics, which is set to be launched on July 9, 2026.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Categorization by Trust: Tinubu privately grouped his cabinet members into different tiers based on trust; only five commissioners were placed in the top category.

• Differential Treatment: While Tinubu generally insisted that files be routed through the Chief of Staff, he allowed this “category one” group to bypass this process without objection, prioritizing character and trust over strict procedural adherence.

• Concerns over Autonomy: On one occasion, fearing that excessive pressure to sign documents could compromise his decision-making, Tinubu abruptly ordered his aides to leave his office, warning that he might otherwise unknowingly sign his own resignation.

• Independent Judgment: Thomas recounted an instance where Yemi Cardoso successfully persuaded Tinubu not to take official files on a trip to South Africa, prompting Tinubu to instruct his driver to return the files to the vehicle to ensure he remained free from external influence while working.