Nigeria: Tinubu is prepared to ‘get dirty,’ declaring that no amount of intimidation will stop him from running for President in 2023.

By Derrick Bangura.

Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the National Leader of Nigeria’s All Progressives Congress (APC), met with the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, and Olubadan-designate, High Chief Lekan Balogun, on Sunday to discuss his presidential ambitions. He vowed that no amount of intimidation would deter him from becoming Nigeria’s next president.

Tinubu, speaking at the palace of Alaafin in Oyo, which is also the residence of the Olubadan-designate, said the country was at a crossroads and that he was willing to get dirty in order to become the country’s president.
He went on to say that his visits to Oyo and Ibadan were motivated by his reverence for the royal throne, as well as a desire to seek their blessings, cooperation, and prayers as he prepares to lead the country in 2023.

“I cannot start on a project of such magnitude without asking the prayers and support of the traditional rulers,” Tinubu stated at Alaafin’s palace.

I’ve come to notify our forefathers of my intention to run for President of the United States in 2023. I’m looking for prayers and cooperation from our revered traditional rulers.

“Today, by God’s special grace, we have a Vice President, Minister of Works, Interior, and Sports in Yorubaland, unlike previously, but we still need more.” he said
Invoking the spirits of his forefathers, Oba Adeyemi declared his request had been granted, telling Tinubu that all Yorubaland’s ancestors would act in his favor and answer his requests.

He then asked the ten Oke-Ogun traditional rulers present at the meeting if they agreed with his choice, to which they replied, “We are totally in support.”

Ayo Ladigbolu, the former Arch Bishop of Methodist Church Nigeria, also prayed for his dream to be realized at the ceremony.
“We have known you and we know your origins,” the monarch stated at the palace of Olubadan designate. As a progressive, we are familiar with your history. You set the foundation for today’s Lagos. You are Nigeria’s biggest star. You helped to shape Nigeria into the country it is today.
“Nigeria would not be what it is now if Yoruba had not exist. Nigeria is a deeply divided country. We are hoping for a Yoruba president who can bring the country together. We require a leader with a national focus and national acceptance. The road may be difficult, but you shall win by His grace.”