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Akinwande Soji-Ojo
All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has revealed that his visit to Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, on Wednesday, was in to thank them for their support.
He spoke while addressing party members and supporters at the MKO Abiola stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta, who trooped out en masse to welcome him to the state, shortly after visiting former President Olusegun Obasanjo.
Tinubu said he came to appreciate APC members in the state for supporting his 2023 presidential ambition and the re-election bid of Governor Dapo Abiodun.
“It is not campaign time yet. I’ve not come to campaign. I came to greet the people of Ogun State for their support. I’m glad for all you have been doing. I’m just here to greet all of you and pray for you. God bless you. God bless your family, God bless your children. Thank you all,” he said.
The APC presidential candidate had earlier visited former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta, as part of his ongoing consultations ahead of the 2023 presidential election.
This is the first time Tinubu would meet with the would meet with Obasanjo, since he won the APC presidential ticket, on June 8.
He arrived Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) around 1.14pm and proceeded to the elder statesman’s penthouse within the sprawling facility to hold a closed-door meeting.
A massive crowd of party supporters and enthusiasts besieged OOPL to welcome Tinubu, chanting his praises.
The former Lagos State Governor was accompanied by the Speaker, House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila; former Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC); Mallam Nuhu Ribadu; Senator Andy Uba and other political bigwigs in APC.
He was received by Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun; former governor of the state, Segun Osoba; his successor, Otunba Gbenga Danie; deputy governor of the state, Noimot Salako-Oyedele: ex-deputy governor, Gbenga Kaka; Sen Gbenga Obadara; Chief Femi Majekodunmi; Ogun APC Chairman, Yemi Sanusi; Ogun APC Publicity Secretary, Tunde Oladunjoye; Hon. Kunle Adeyemi among others.