Tinubu Finally Succumbs to Nigerians' Demand, Explains Source of His Wealth
- Bola Tinubu has said that his political career is funded by money he made from the sale of two of his fuel station
- The former governor of Lagos state explained that he had two gas stations in London which were ran by his wife at the time
- According to Tinubu, the funds realised from the sale of his gas station business were used to fund the activities of the defunct National Democratic Coalition (NADECO)
Following demands by many Nigerians across the globe, the 2023 presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, has opened up on the source of his wealth.
Tinubu while speaking at a book launch by the National Association of Political Correspondents (NAPOC) in Abuja said that he had two gas stations in London.
The book titled Nigeria’s Aborted Third Republic and June 12 debacle was unveiled by Olusegun Runsewe.
Source: UGC
According to the former governor of Lagos state, his wife Remi was responsible for managing the station which he later sold to fund the defunct National Democratic Coalition (NADECO).
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His words:
“I had two filling stations in London, which my wife was managing. I sold the two to fund activities of the defunct National Democratic Coalition (NADECO)."
Tinubu's revelation on the source of his wealth comes on the heels of speculations that the former governor might have been involved in some corrupt activities earlier before coming to the limelight as a politician.
Speaking further, Tinubu also said that he funded NADECo alongside Alfred Rewane even though he had always been focused on investing in various businesses before his venture into politics.
Crisis hits APC as workers begin protest over unpaid salaries, accuse party chairman of key offences
In other news, the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) had earlier been accused of some financial recklessness.
The allegations against the chairman were laid by the staff of the party who also decried the none payment of their salaries since September.
Sources within the party alleged that the chairman approved undue housing and vehicle allowances for members of the party's national working committee.
For 3rd time in a row, Shettima represents Tinubu at fresh event organised for presidential candidates
Bola Tinubu was represented at an event organised by all the 2023 presidential candidates of different political parties.
Tinubu was represented at the Voice of Woman Empowerment Foundation's event in Abuja by his running mate, Kashim Shettima.
Other presidential candidates, including Peter Obi, Hamza Al-Mustapha and Adewole Adebayo among many others were present at the event.
Source: Legit.ng
