* Tinubu Paid Similar Visits to Gov. Yahaya Bello , Senator Ibikunle Amosun.
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, said the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, was at the official residence of the President,
Muhammadu Buhari inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday, on an “appreciation visit”.
Sanwo-Olu, who accompanied Tinubu to the Villa, revealed this Friday.
that the Thursday evening’s visit was the first after the former Lagos State governor polled 1,271 votes to clinch the party’s presidential ticket at the APC presidential primary on Wednesday.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said the “appreciation visit” became imperative following Buhari’s non-interference in the party’s special convention and presidential primary that produced Tinubu as APC presidential flagbearer.
Sharing pictures of the visit on his Twitter page on Friday, Tinubu and his entourage appreciated the President for giving all aspirants a level playing field.
The caption read, “I accompanied our leader, and APC Presidential flag bearer, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on an appreciation visit to His Excellency, President Muhammad Buhari.
“We deeply thank him for giving all aspirants a level playing field without interference.
He also gave the party members an opportunity to make a choice of who their flag bearer should be, without hindrance.
“This is a rare attribute, and should be celebrated.
“Therefore, we celebrate you Your Excellency, President Muhammad Buhari
“We also paid a visit to His Excellency, V.P. Prof. Yemi Osinbajo., Gov. Sanwo-Olu said.
“The project called Nigeria is a collective task. All hands will be on deck as we embark on this journey.
“There are no victors nor losers, we’re all winners and project managers, if we want to give the best to the citizens, and turn around the fortune of our dear country.
“I salute His Excellency, Prof Yemi Osinbajo for his magnanimity and spirit of sportsmanship.”
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has also paid similar visits to Gov. Yahaya Bello and Senator Ibikunle Amosun on Saturday.
Meanwhile, President Buhari had earlier on Thursday, urged the Progressives Governors Forum through its Chairman, Governor Abubakar Bagudu of Kebbi State, to rally around Tinubu to ensure victory in the next year’s election.
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