President Bola Tinubu Finally Reveals Where He Got Spirit of 'Emi Lokan', Other Popular Statements
- President Bola Tinubu has said he invoked the spirit of Emi Lokan – it’s my turn – from the chief traditional ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona
- President Tinubu visited the monarch in Ijebu-Ode on Thursday, June 29, amidst pumps and glitz
- The Nigerian leader said twice, he invoked the spirit of freedom when he said 'Emi Lokan', and also when he projected victory for himself — both in Ogun state
Ijebu Ode, Ogun state - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday, June 29, said he invoked the spirit of freedom during his electioneering in Ogun state, southwest Nigeria.
According to President Tinubu, during the campaign season for the February election, some of his popular statements were used to invoke the spirit of liberty, The Punch reported.
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'How I invoked spirit of freedom': President Bola Tinubu
The 71-year-old said the hardship that accompanied the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) naira redesign policy during the electioneering period forced him to invoke the spirit of freedom in Ogun state, Daily Trust also reported.
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While thanking his host during the visit, Tinubu said:
“It is a homecoming and I owe so much to all of you and there is so much to thank you for, because of the way you have taken me.
“Your monies were confiscated. The cash swap was terrible then. I realised that and I came to Ogun State to invoke the spirit of freedom for which we are noted for.
“I invoked that spirit twice. The spirit of Baba (referring to Awujale). The spirit of Baba – Emi l’okan (it’s my turn), that’s Baba.
“And the second spirit is that of money (Naira scarcity), ‘ama dibo ama wole’ (we will vote and we will win) even if there is no money.”
President Tinubu visits Ogun monarchs Thursday, details emerge
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that President Tinubu was billed to visit Abeokuta and Ijebu-Ode in Ogun State on Thursday, June 29.
Tinubu will be visiting Awujale and Paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona in Ijebu-Ode and the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, in the state capital.
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In a piece of related news, Legit.ng reported that a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dino Melaye, spoke on the alleged mission of Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Melaye also described the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign in Ilorin, Kwara state, in January 2023, as a show of shame.
Source: Legit.ng
