5th March, 2022
The National leader of the All Progressives Congress APC Asiwaju Bola Tinubu rounded up a consultation trip to Ondo and Ekiti states on Friday, with an unforgettable endorsement by Oba Fredrick Akinruntan.
For us, JAGABAN is our president”, Oba Akinruntan said.
“A lot of people are saying they want to be president. Why can’t they come out? They should come out.
“I will soon start my own personal campaign for Jagaban. I will move from state to state.”
Akinruntan is the Olugbo of Ugbo Kingdom, Ondo State.
He was later photographed holding Tinubu’s arm, in a show of approval.
Tinubu himself, while meeting traditional rulers promised to turn around the fortunes of Nigeria if elected as president in the 2023 elections.
Asiwaju Tinubu met with the monarchs in Owo, Okitipupa and Akure representing the three Senatorial districts of the state.
He said his resolve to vie for the nation’s number one position was borne out of the need to transform the country economically urging the monarchs and the people of Ondo state to support his ambition.
Asiwaju Tinubu promised to give priority to agricultural development, industrialization, education and other sectors that would help the country and Ondo state in achieving their full potentials.
In turns, the Deji of Akure Oba Aladelusi Aladetoyinbo, the Olugbo of Ugbo, Oba Fredrick Akinruntan and the Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Ogunoye acknowledged the impact of Asiwaju Tinubu in breeding leaders and transforming Lagos during his tenure.
They all expressed hope about his leadership ability.
On the APC National leader’s entourage was the coordinator of Southwest Agenda For Tinubu, SWAGA, Senator Dayo Adeyeye and other prominent politicians in Ondo state and southwest in general.
Various social groups added colour to the event with their melodious political songs with which they welcomed Asiwaju Tinubu to Ondo state.