Tinubu Holds Meeting With PDP Governors in Abuja, Details Emerge
- Two governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have visited Nigeria's president-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu
- According to reports, the two governors were Rivers State's Governor Nyesom Wike and Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State
- The duo were hosted on Friday, April 28, at the Defence House in Abuja, where Tinubu resides
FCT, Abuja - Nigeria's president-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, hosted Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State and Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State at his Defence House in Abuja.
It was gathered that the duo paid Tinubu a courtesy visit in his lodge on Friday, April 28.
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As reported by Channels TV online, the two governors were among the aggrieved G-5 governors of the PDP who refused to work for former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, the PDP Presidential candidate in the February 25 election won by Tinubu.
They had insisted on the resignation of PDP National Chairman, Dr Iyorchia Ayu, in the buildup to the general elections.
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Our visit to Tinubu a mere homage, says Gov Wike
A source in Tinubu’s camp confirmed to Daily Trust on Friday night, April 28, that the two governors met with Tinubu in Abuja but insisted the meeting had no political undertone.
He said:
“Governor Seyi Makinde President-elect, Asíwájú Bola Tinubu and Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike met in Abuja today.
“They said they came to pay homage to the President-elect; that elections are over and time to face governance is now, and they will support and cooperate with Tinubu to succeed and turn the fortunes of the country around.”
When some correspondent asked for more details, he said, “Their visit has no party colouration; it is a goodwill visit.”
Buhari Receives Tinubu At Presidential Villa, Details, Photos Emerge
Similarly, President Muhammadu Buhari was accompanied by Bola Tinubu, president-elect, on Friday, April 28, to the Presidential Mosque.
In a post shared on Facebook and accompanied by pictures, the outgoing and incoming presidents prayed together.
Interestingly, after the prayer at the mosque, the former governor of Lagos state did not say a word to the media.
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