2023 Polls: Relief for APC, Tinubu as Buhari Sets to Join Final Presidential Rally in Lagos

2023 Polls: Relief for APC, Tinubu as Buhari Sets to Join Final Presidential Rally in Lagos

  • President Muhammadu Buhari is billed to lead the grand finale of Bola Tinubu's presidential campaign in Lagos state
  • In what will be Tinubu's homecoming, President Buhari will be joined by the national leadership of the APC, the PCC, governors, and other party faithful
  • Meanwhile, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged Lagosians to prepare for the grand welcoming of Asiwaju

Lagos, Surulere - Emerging reports have confirmed that President Muhammadu Buhari will lead the final presidential rally of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the flagbearer of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC).

According to Arise TV online, the rally is expected to be staged on Tuesday, February 21, at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere.

Buhari, Tinubu, 2023 polls
It has been confirmed that President Buhari will lead the final rally of Bola Tinubu in Lagos state. Photo: APC
Source: UGC

The publicity secretary of the party, Seye Oladejo, revealed this development via a statement noting that the rally would be co-led by the National Chairman of the party, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, Director General of the PCC, Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State.

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Similarly, all APC governors, members of the National Assembly and other prominent chieftains of the party are expected to be making an appearance.

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Oladejo said the event would be packed with portraying the Eko cultural heritage and other side attractions.

He said:

“As a responsible party and government, we have made solid arrangements to ensure there is no disruption to normal daily activities of citizens.
"Special attention has been given to the security and safety of participants and supporters to ensure a hitch-free event.”

Meanwhile, the statement also confirmed that travel advisory has been issued by the state ministry of transportation to prompt motorists and commuters of alternative routes to follow.

According to the statement, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu charged residents of Lagos state to give the APC national leader a befitting homecoming.

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Meanwhile, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu might have received a huge boost ahead of the 2023 polls.

Reports from the APC camp reveal that Tinubu will benefit more from the new CBN naira redesign policy.

Also, the factional members of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) deciding to back the presidential bid of Tinubu could further increase his changes.

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In another development, the Governors of Abia and Rivers states will vote for Bola Tinubu, presidential candidate of the ruling APC.

According to APC chieftain, Orji Kalu, the two Peoples Democratic Party governors will join others to elect the former Lagos state governor.

Going further, Kalu, who was also a former governor, declared that the APC candidate is well liked in the north.

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.