The president elect, Senator Bola Tinubu on Sunday, March 5, 2023 visited Lagos State first time since he emerged the winner of the February 25, 2023 election.
Tinubu reaffirmed that he would not disappoint the people of Nigeria.
He landed at the presidential wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja and was welcomed by top political figures such as the Governor of the state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the state’s Chief of Staff, Tayo Ayinde, former federal lawmaker, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro and other senior functionaries in the state.
Tinubu visited the revered traditional monarch, Oba of Lagos, Rilwanu Akiolu, other traditional rulers and white cap chiefs in the state shortly after his arrival.
While addressing a modest crowd of people inside the palace, the president elect referred to the primaries and election he passed through as “A World Cup tournament”.
The former Governor of the state commended the people for his victory at the polls.
He said “This certificate that I brought home is our own World Cup.
“My message is one of gratitude, and I will work assiduously for Nigeria from the get-go and will not disappoint the Nigerian people.”
He thanked the traditional monarch of Lagos and other kings in the state for giving him support and for praying for him.
The Informant247 understands the state is warming up ahead of March 11 governorship and House of Assembly elections.
The governor of the state who’s Tinubu political lieutenant is seeking re-election in the state.
The respected traditional ruler, Akiolu referred to the president-elect as a special breed “who is destined for leadership at the very top.
“Asiwaju, Lagos will not forget you, you did all your best to serve Lagos and you served excellently.
“I know you have enemies, all our ancestors had too, so were all the prophets.
“Some are even enemies of God that created us but I know that our forefathers will fight your battles, God will grant you victory and Nigeria will be great under your watch.”
Other traditional monarchs who were at the palace were:
Elegushi of Ikate-Elegushi Kingdom, Oba Saheed Elegushi, and
Oniru of Iruland, Oba Omogbolahan Lawal.
