The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Tuesday night paid a visit to former President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja.
The meeting is said to be a continuation of his nationwide consultation with critical stakeholders ahead of the 2023 elections.
Tinubu was accompanied by his running mate, Senator Kashim Shetimma, and five APC governors: Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau State;
Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun; Gov. Bello Matawale of Zamfara; Gov. Abubakar Badaru of Jigawa; and Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara
A source at the meeting told the News Agency of Nigeria that the brief meeting gave the leaders the opportunity to discuss various national issues and the forthcoming 2023 general elections.
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After the brief meeting, Tinubu was quoted as saying that he was on a courtesy visit to the former president, being a former leader and one of the critical stakeholders in the Nigeria project.
“Tinubu told Jonathan of his presidential ambition and sought his support,” the source said.
The source also stated that the meeting was part of Tinubu’s efforts to get the support of all critical stakeholders for his presidential ambition.
“Truly, Jonathan was at home with us. He was very receptive. You know, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) no longer accords him that respect.
“He is more comfortable with us. He is happy that Asiwaju Bola Tinubu visited him, he is at home with his aspirations,” the source noted.
Recall that Tinubu also recently had a similar meeting with former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta.
See the photos below as Tinubu meets Jonathan…
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