courtesy visit APC leader Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his bid to seek the Royal head of Ibadan kingdom blessing to become the next President
Addressing the youth during his visit, Tinubu caution the youths zeal to take over power, Tinubu, speaking in a jocular manner, said: “You youths must take things easy. You said you want to be president, you didn’t allow the elders to have a way to pass, without being president yet. What will now happen when you become the president, will you chase us away from town?
“I pray for all you our youths, you all will also grow old and you will be presidents but you will allow me to do my own first.
Scores of his supporters, loyalists and political associates, who had converged on the palace burst into solidarity songs to pledge their loyalty and commitment.
In Ibadan, Balogun lamented the unsavoury state of the nation’s unity, calling for a leader that would pull back the country from the brink come 2023.
He spoke through his brother and Senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District, Dr. Kola Balogun at his Alarere residence.
Tinubu said he came to the Olubadan-elect and by extension to Ibadan people to solicit their support.
He described this period as historic, recalling that each time a Yoruba wants to be President, issues are raised, questions are asked and all sorts of hang-ups are encountered.
Tinubu said: “I came here to request for your prayer for me and the Yoruba race. We are at the crossroads; people are volunteering to confront me when they were asked that who would confront the Lion of Bourdillon?” Tinubu stated.
Expressing his readiness and determination, the APC aspirant said: “I’m contesting for President of Nigeria. I will not succumb to intimidation and blackmail. I have read about a Greek philosopher that if you want to fight a pig, you must be ready to be smeared and I’m ready to be dirty”.
He congratulated the new Olubadan for the grace to ascend the throne which he said would give the ancient city a new outlook, considering the robust background of Dr. Balogun as an educationist, politician of progressive leaning and a humanist.