This was revealed by the former Lagos State governor on Sunday during his visit to the monarch upon his arrival in Lagos after winning the APC presidential ticket for the 2023 general elections.
Tinubu also asked local government councilors and chairmen to encourage people to vote in the upcoming general elections in 2023.
He said, “I want to say an open thank you to the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and his Deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, for their hard work and loyalty. Without a strong backup, you can’t have a successful leader and you cannot leave your home or office. I thank God for Lagos and the process of decision that brought these two men to lead the state. It feels happy to be back home.
“If you want to benefit from a president, you have to vote for him. It is our turn and this is not a joking matter, it is a matter of prayer and action. My charge goes to all the local government councilors and chairmen who have been working hard towards the development of the state, as it is now, we will use the votes delivered and those who registered to grade you.
“You can see how Ekiti State was filled with voters and the APC won, I pray God will help you achieve the same, to mobilize the people to vote.”
Among the APC leaders that accompanied Tinubu are Governors Abdullahi Ganduje (Kano) and Hope Uzodinma (Imo); former APC National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, and the former Governor of Borno State, Senator Kashim Shettima.
Journalists And Security Convoy Attacked By Hoodlums
Meanwhile, hoodlums ambushed Tinubu’s convoy during his visit to the Oba of Lagos.
On Sunday, the incident occurred as the convoy drove from the palace at the Adeniji end of Isale Eko.
The hoodlums, some armed with cutlasses, launched stones and other weapons, shattering side windows and front windshields of vehicles transporting journalists and the security car on the convoy.
Adeola Ogunrinde, one of the injured reporters, informed a Punch correspondent that several of her colleagues who were hurt in the attack had received medical care.
She said, “It happened at the Oba’s palace. The thugs armed with cutlasses attacked the convoy and our bus was on the tail end of the convoy and shattered its windows with stones. I was seated beside the window and some of the broken glass entered my eye.
“Our bus was damaged, so most of us sustained various injuries on our bodies. One of us even had his phone stolen. It was a terrible experience. We have been given medical attention and tomorrow I will be at the hospital.”
