The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is reported to have spent sometime in London during the week enroute Mecca, Saudi Arabia for Lesser Hajj.
A statement, yesterday, signed by Tunde Rahman, Tinubu Media Office, said: “While in the United Kingdom, Tinubu noted some articles in some national newspapers in Nigeria, alleging a secret meeting was held in London between him and the G-5 governors, who are members of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).These reports are not only in bad faith but also evil-intentioned. They were published to advance the political interests of the writers and their sponsors. Tinubu is neither bothered by these articles nor by their sponsors, who are well- known. He is resolutely focused on his campaign objectives, which are geared towards achieving victory in the presidential election in order to deliver the APC’s Action Plan aimed at giving a renewed rope to our people in all facets of their lives…”
“But, we must point out that the APC candidate is entitled to meeting any political actor or stakeholder that is important to his campaign and plans for the country and that desires to engage with him.
The truth with respect to his present itinerary is as follows: “Tinubu came to London on Boxing Day to spend a few days preparatory to his trip to Saudi Arabia. After spending some time in London, he has now proceeded to Mecca where he is at present observing Umrah. He is scheduled to return to the country within the next two days to continue with the campaign.
“We would like to use this opportunity to advise those writing unsubstantiated articles and peddling rumours on him to desist forthwith.
