Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said that the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, was at the official residence of the President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday, to thank the President in what he called, “Appreciation visit”.
Sanwo-Olu , who stated this in his verified Twitter handle on Friday, also disclosed why Tinubu visited Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) at his official residence in Akinola Aguda House, Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The Lagos Governor also said that the “Appreciation visit” became necessary, following Buhari’s non-interference in the APC’s special convention and presidential primary where Tinubu polled 1,271 votes to clinch the APC presidential ticket.
It is instructive to note that Tinubu defeated his closest rival and the immediate Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, who received a distant 316 votes while Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) came third with 236 votes.
Sharing the photographs of their visit on his Twitter page on Friday, Sanwo-Olu said that Tinubu and his entourage appreciated Buhari for giving all aspirants a level playing field to test their popularity.
The caption read, “I accompanied our leader and APC Presidential flag bearer, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on an appreciation visit to His Excellency, President Muhammad Buhari.
“We deeply thank him for giving all aspirants a level playing field without interference.
“He also gave the party members an opportunity to make a choice of who their flag bearer should be, without hindrance.
“This is a rare attribute, and should be celebrated.
“Therefore, we celebrate you Your Excellency, President Muhammad Buhari
“We also paid a visit to His Excellency, V.P. Prof. Yemi Osinbajo.
“The project called Nigeria is a collective task. All hands will be on deck as we embark on this journey.
“There are no victors nor losers, we’re all winners and project managers, if we want to give the best to the citizens, and turn around the fortune of our dear country.
“I salute His Excellency, Prof Yemi Osinbajo for his magnanimity and spirit of sportsmanship.”
