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2023: Tinubu visits Jonathan, seeks support
The All Progressive Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has met with former president Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja, in continuation of his nationwide consultation with critical stakeholders ahead of the 2023 general elections.
The former governor of Lagos State was accompanied by his running mate, Kashim Shetimma and five APC governors.
The brief meeting which was held at the residence of former President Jonathan gave the leaders the opportunity to discuss various national issues and the forthcoming general election.
Although details of their meeting were not made public, Tinubu had while leaving the meeting simply said, he paid a courtesy visit to the former President as one of the critical stakeholders in the Nigerian project.
He further noted that he told him of his presidential ambition and sought the support of his host.
Those who accompanied Tinubu on his visit included his running mate; Kashim Shetimma, governor of Plateau State and director-general campaign council; Simon Lalong, Ogun state governor; Dapo Abiodun, Zamfara State governor; Bello Matawale, Jigawa State governor; Abubakar Badaru and their Kwara State counterpart AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
The source also pointed out that the meeting was part of efforts by Mr Tinubu 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 said.
Mr Tinubu also recently had a similar meeting with former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta.
