Super Eagles Legend, Kanu Nwankwo, has explained that the generosity of the former Governor of Lagos State, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, was the reason behind his support for him.
The ex-international, has faced criticism over the visit by him and his colleagues to Tinubu’s residence.
Kanu, however, said he was only for the APC’s leader 70th birthday and the novelty match.
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Explaining the reason behind the visit in a video posted on his social media handles, Kanu said: “People are talking, please pay attention. I’m not a politician, I’m a footballer and a proud one, I’m a legend. I know what is good and what is not good.
“22 years ago, Kanu heart Foundation was looking people to help us. We got only three governors. Ahmed Tinubu was one of them.
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“He gave the foundation money to start up. He supported us. And now, it’s his 70th birthday. Why not, we also have to come and support him.
“Please, don’t keep on talking and talking, make sure this time around you pick up the PVC and vote for the right person and let us get the right person there.”
