Bola Tinubu, presidential candidate of the All Progressives
Congress (APC), says he resorted to prayers when he knew there was a gang-up
against his presidential bid.
Gboyega Akosile, chief press secretary (CPS) to Babajide
Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, quoted Tinubu as saying this when he visited
Rilwan Akiolu, Oba of Lagos, on Sunday.
The former Lagos governor defeated Vice-President Yemi
Osinbajo, Rotimi Amaechi, former minister of transportation; Senate President
Ahmad Lawan and 10 other hopefuls to clinch the ticket.
“There is no Lagos indigene that has had the opportunity to
become President of Nigeria, despite the contribution of the state to the
national stability and progress,” Tinubu said.
“The highest position attained by any Lagosian in national
leadership is the position of chief judge of the federation. I took up the
fight to break this jinx.
“The battle to secure the APC ticket was hard. When I was
almost fed up, I resorted to prayers. I also poured out my mind when I felt
there was a gang-up against my person. Thank God that I have brought home the
presidential ticket.”
Tinubu said the most important task is to get the people to
vote for him in the 2023 presidential election.
“Getting our people to vote is the most important task
before all of us. We need to take this message to our people across communities
and sensitise them on the need to vote in the general elections,” he said.
On his part, the Oba prayed that Tinubu realises his quest
to be president of Nigeria.
“Your emergence as the presidential candidate of your party
is the beginning of another journey in your political career,” he said.
“All Yoruba ancestors shall be with you on this journey to
make our fatherland a better place.”
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