JUST IN: Weeks After Being Ridiculed, Dapo Receives Tinubu in Ogun, Heads to Obasanjo’s Villa

JUST IN: Weeks After Being Ridiculed, Dapo Receives Tinubu in Ogun, Heads to Obasanjo’s Villa

  • Reports have confirmed that Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the standard bearer of the APC has arrived in Ogun state for a crucial visit
  • According to reports, Tinubu will be headed to the mansion of former President Olusegun Obasanjo
  • The visit will also serve as one of Tinubu's strategy to ensure his victory at the 2023 presidential polls

Ogun, Abeokuta - Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun state has received and welcomed the standard bearer of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu back to the state.

Tinubu's return to Ogun state comes after the APC presidential candidate in the build-up to the special convention of the party some few months ago ridiculed the state governor in the state capital during a consultative visit to the party delegates.

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Olusegun Obasanjo, Bola Tinubu
Bola Tinubu is expected to meet with former President Olusegun Obasanjo at his villa in Ota, Ogun state. Photo: Olusegun Obasanjo, Bola Tinubu
Source: Twitter

In a viral video, Tinubu was seen ranting and questioning the loyalty of the governor. Tinubu claimed to have helped facilitate his emergence as the governor of Ogun state.

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However, earlier on Wednesday, August 17, Governor Dapo alongside ex-governor Gbenga Daniels, Olusegun Osoba, and Bisi Akande all received Tinubu as he alighted from the chopper.

2023: Tinubu to meet with Obasanjo

Legit.ng gathered that Tinubu's return to Ogun state is also to pay a visit to the former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo.

Tinubu's visit to the former president will also form part of his consultative tour to seek the blessings of the elder statesman

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Meanwhile, it is now becoming a frequent occurrence as another protest against Bola Tinubu has been staged.

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However, this time around, a protest was staged against him on home soil (Alausa, Lagos state).

Over 5000 APC members trooped out in their numbers to protest against his preference for Senator Shettima as running mates.

2023: Nigerian youths will set the agenda for Tinubu, says Yahaya Bello

In another development, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has hinted that young Nigerians will play a major role in the upcoming 2023 general elections.

The Kogi state governor stated this while canvassing support for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the APC presidential candidate.

Governor Bello also urged young people in the country not to vote for a politician only interested in accumulating wealth.

Source: Legit.ng

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Segun Adeyemi (Current Affairs and Politics Editor) Segun Adeyemi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience as an active field reporter, editor, and editorial manager. He has had stints with Daily Trust newspaper, Daily Nigerian, and News Digest. He currently works as an editor for Legit.ng's current affairs and politics desk. He holds a degree in Mass Communication (Adekunle Ajasin University). He is a certified digital reporter by Reuters, AFP and the co-convener of the annual campus journalism awards. Email: segun.adeyemi@corp.legit.ng.