2023 Presidency: Akeredolu visits Tinubu in Akure

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) national leader, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday met with Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State in Akure, the state capital.

Naija News reports that Akeredolu visited the presidential hopeful on his return from Ekiti State, where he visited the Ewi of Ado Ekiti, Oba Adeyemo Adejugbe, and other monarchs.

The APC chieftain was accompanied to the traditional ruler’s palace by the Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Bisi Egbeyemi, who represented Governor Kayode Fayemi.

Speaking to the monarch, Tinubu said he chose to consult with monarchs before officially declaring for the presidency because of his respect for culture and tradition.

He said, “We have struggled for democracy and today, we have democracy, but we are not stable yet. There is insecurity, hopelessness, lack of education and suffering in the land. By now, we should have a good farming system and opportunities to produce for other nations to buy.

“We are here to answer the call of our children by educating them the right way so that we can leave a Nigeria that is united, prosperous and abundant for them. We chose democracy and we must not fail in this task.

“That was why we formed the APC based on principles. I want to tell you that Nigeria needs serious change. I knew how Lagos was when I took over and we have never failed any election. There must be continuity in governance for progress to be attained.

“I was the first governor in Nigeria to start paying the WAEC fee of secondary school students. I shall do it again as a President.”