What Akeredolu, Fayemi, Amosun Told Tinubu About His 2023 Presidential Ambition

The visits to the Nationwide Chief of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Lagos State Governor, Bola Tinubu, in London, United Kingdom, by South-West governors, Rotimi Akeredolu and Kayode Fayemi, amongst others have been to “make amends” with the ailing social gathering chief.

SaharaReporters learnt that the governors additionally by the go to tried to persuade Tinubu that he wanted to “relaxation” from his a lot wanted 2023 presidential ambition on account of his well being situation.

SaharaReporters had on August 26 reported that Akeredolu of Ondo State and his Ekiti State counterpart, Fayemi, visited Tinubu in London.

The 2 governors amongst different discussions reportedly touched on political occasions within the nation and the clamour for the South-West presidency in 2023.

Asides Fayemi and Akeredolu, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Tinubu’s godson, had first visited the APC Nationwide Chief in July.

“So many individuals visiting Tinubu try to creating amends with him out of sympathy for the severity of his unwell well being. (Former Governor Ibikunle) Amosun was by no means in speaking phrases with him prior to now. (Kayode) Fayemi went to the US and reached out to Asiwaju folks to make amends too,” a prime supply acknowledged.

“Most of them by the visits are additionally mocking Tinubu and confirming that his presidential ambition is virtually over. The Tinubu camp continues to be upset with the media workforce of (President Muhammadu) Buhari for exposing Tinubu’s sickness to the world,” the supply added.

Political supporters and godsons of the APC chief proceed to troop to London on a solidarity go to – the most recent being the Speaker of the Home of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila.

Additionally, a former Nationwide Authorized Adviser of the APC, Dr. Muiz Banire visited the previous governor of Lagos to specific solidarity with him and to want him fast restoration.

SaharaReporters had on August 12 reported that Buhari visited Tinubu in London after his (Tinubu) second surgical procedure at the moment.

Tinubu had been seen with a strolling stick throughout Buhari’s go to, confirming SaharaReporters’ story that he underwent a knee surgical procedure on the John Hopkins College Hospital in Maryland, US.

The APC chieftain, it had been learnt, left the US for the UK on crutches, a number of days after the surgical procedure.

SaharaReporters had additionally reported that sources near Tinubu stated he wished the surgical procedure in Paris, France however modified his plan over rumours of his loss of life.

SaharaReporters had on July 31 reported that Tinubu, who has had a number of medical journeys this yr alone, had a surgical procedure about two weeks earlier and might be billed for one more one.

The APC Nationwide Chief has been off official and social gathering features within the nation for some time, amidst talks that he’s being positioned for the 2023 presidency to succeed the incumbent repressive regime of Buhari.

“Tinubu is hospitalised in Maryland, US. His well being is failing. He couldn’t take part in launching his Arewa library, and he couldn’t take part within the Native Authorities Space elections final week. He couldn’t attend as we speak’s APC congress on account of well being causes. He had a surgical procedure final week,” an authoritative supply had disclosed to SaharaReporters at the moment.