Breaking: Tinubu Returns to Nigeria 10 Days After Consultations in UK, Photos, Video Emerge
- Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria more than a week after “consultations” in the United Kingdom for his political ambition
- The presidential hopeful had left the country weeks after announcing his intention to run for president in 2023
- The former Lagos state governor on Sunday, February 6, landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has returned to Nigeria after holding meetings and consultations over his presidential ambition in the United Kingdom.
Legit.ng gathered that Tunde Rahman, spokesman to the presidential aspirant confirmed the development in a tweet on Sunday, February 6.
Source: Twitter
It was gathered that the national leader of the ruling APC arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport where he was received by his 2023 campaign train.
Recall there were speculations earlier that the former Lagos state had travelled to London on health grounds, however, his spokesman debunked it.
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A source in the former governor’s camp stated that Tinubu travelled to London to see his family.
According to Rahman, Tinubu is in fine health and excellent spirits. He insisted that Tinubu travelled overseas to hold some meetings and further consultations in line with his 2023 presidential ambition.
International consultations: Photos emerge as UK APC chapter visits Tinubu in London
Legit.ng previously reported that the United Kingdom (UK) chapter of the APC paid a visit to Tinubu in London.
The visit comes two days after Tinubu arrived London. Tunde Rahman, Tinubu's media aide, had said the former Lagos governor is in the UK for meetings and consultations.
Legit.ng recalls that Tinubu recently declared his interest to contest for the 2023 presidency after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari.
Lagos APC chieftain dismisses concerns over Tinubu’s age
Meanwhile, APC publicity secretary in Lagos, Seye Oladejo, has dismissed concerns over Tinubu's age, educational qualification, and source of wealth.
There have been a series of allegations against the former Lagos state governor in the public space after the declaration of his ambition to contest in the 2023 presidential poll.
Oladejo, on Tuesday, January 25, during a media parley on a wide range of issues, charged those kicking against Tinubu's presidential ambition to be democratic and provide facts rather than resorting to cheap blackmail.
Source: Legit.ng
