By Ikechukwu Okaforadi
Former Governor of Lagos State, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu has explained his reasons for visiting former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, saying he went to receive his blessings.
Tinubu stated this after a closed-door meeting with the elder statesman in his Hilltop country home in Minna, Niger State.
Responding to newsmen on the purpose of his visit to IBB, the former Governor of Lagos State said he was in Niger State to sympathize with the state over its security challenges and decided to visit the elder statesman to receive his blessings.
He stated, “if you restrict my visit to this house that is it. Generally, I came to Niger State to commiserate with the Governor and the people of Niger State. And so, I can’t stop by without paying a courtesy call to the enigmatic General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, Retired”.
On whether he got his blessings, the presidential candidate replied, “he gave me his prayers. You want to know the outcome of the consultation? We are running a democracy”.
Speaking on his ambition, he stated, “I took my decision voluntarily and I am running for the Presidency of the country. We are running a democracy, thank you very much and God bless you”.
Senator Tinubu disclosed that having declared his intention, he has started consultations and is ready to consult widely with relevant stakeholders across the nation.
“When I made the declaration, I told you that I am still consulting and I will consult as widely as possible,” he further added.
