Intimidating Crowd? Photos, Video As Thousands of Tinubu Supporters Storm Onikan Stadium
As the 2023 presidential race enters top gear, thousands of supporters of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former governor and national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), have gathered at the Onikan stadium in Lagos to show solidarity.
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In a video shared on Twitter by Jubril Gawat, thousands of supporters could be seen in the stadium, celebrating as a top musician entertain them.
Source: Twitter
Tinubu, one of the frontrunners to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari has his base in Lagos state is being challenged for the APC presidential ticket by his former aide, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.
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Meanwhile, Osinbajo's declaration has not been well received by Tinubu's loyalists across the country with some people going as far as labeling the Redeemed Christian Church of God pastor, Judas.
In a press statement made available to Legit.ng, Tinubu media group insisted that the former Lagos state governor is the best candidate to lead Nigeria after Muhammadu Buhari.
The statement read:
"Today, the candidate who most embodies progressive good governance and visionary reform, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, was the anchor for a massive youth rally under the aegis of the Progressive Youth of South-west.
"Over 40,000 young, energetic Nigerians attended the rally held at Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos to declare their support for Tinubu’s presidential aspiration.
"Attended by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu, Deputy Governor of the state, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, APC National Youth Leader, Dayo Israel, and youth leaders from all the South Western states and large youth delegations from other states across the country, the rally was a historic event.
"In the annals of our political history, rarely have so many young people gathered to voice such strong support for a presidential contender.
"The excitement and support for Asiwaju filled the air. The message from the over 40,000 people in attendance was clear: “We want Tinubu; Bola, On Your Mandate We Shall Stand”.
"Addressing the crowd, Asiwaju Tinubu expressed gratitude for the unprecedented support, thanking the organisers and renewing his “personal pledge to serve and lead this country so that all Nigerians may realise their brightest futures”.
"Urging them to embrace courage and determination, he said they can change the country for better."
Speaking earlier, Governor Sanwo-olu assured the youths of inclusion and accommodation if they give Asiwaju Tinubu their votes.
He said:
“Asiwaju Tinubu will stand by the youths of this country. The youths will not be forgotten. They will always have a place in government if Asiwaju Tinubu is elected president."
The governor added that the APC delegates among the assembled youths must ensure they cast their votes during the presidential primaries of the party and elect Asiwaju as the candidate.
Among those who also spoke at the rally and endorsed Asiwaju for 2023 presidency were APC National Youth Leader Israel, leaders of the National Association of Nigerian Students, Lagos State chapter, and youth leaders from the various geopolitical zones in the country.
I am not supporting Osinbajo, influential Nigerian gives reasons for rejecting VP
Bayo Onanuga has denied claims he is working against the presidential ambition of the former Lagos state governor, Bola Tinubu.
Onanuga who was a former managing director of the News Agency of Nigeria declared his support for the ambition of the national leader of the APC who will lock horns with several aspirants, including Vice President Osinbajo, his former protege, for the party’s ticket ahead of the 2023 presidential election.
In a statement he posted on social media, Onanuga who is the owner of PM News described the claims that he is working against Tinubu as far from the truth.
The statement read:
"My attention has been drawn to some lies being circulated about me as having jumped the Bola Ahmed Tinubu train and being against his presidential ambition.
List of set of people happy with Osinbajo's declaration to run for presidency
Recall that Legit.ng had had earlier reported that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday, April 11 formally declared his intention to run for President in 2023. His declaration has really excited some people .
His declaration ends months of speculation over his interest in the 2023 presidential race and widens the pool of candidates for the position.
It also puts him in direct confrontation with his former boss in Lagos State, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who signalled his intention earlier in the year.
Source: Legit.ng
