The Presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Saturday described as “evil-intentioned” media reports that he met some governors from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party in London.
A statement signed by his media aide Mr. Tunde Rahman, said though Tinubu was in London briefly on his way to Saudi Arabia for lesser Hajj, those who were reporting of a meeting did not do so with good intentions.
“Asíwájú Tinubu Spent Time in London, En Route Saudi Arabia for Lesser Hajj,” the statement noted adding that “As usual with him when a year is coming to an end to take time off his busy schedules, take a little rest and proceed to Saudi Arabia to observe Umrah(Lesser Hajj), HE Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu was in London during the week en route Mecca, Saudi Arabia.”
It explains that while in the United Kingdom, reports of an alleged secret meeting with reached him.
“These reports, to say the least, are not only in bad faith but also evil intentioned. They were published to advance the political interests of the writers and their sponsors,” the statement said
It went further, “The Presidential Standard-bearer of the All Progressives Congress, HE Asiwaju Tinubu, is neither bothered by these articles nor by their sponsors who are well known.
“He is resolutely focused on his campaign objectives which are geared towards achieving victory in the upcoming presidential election in order to deliver the APC’s Action Plan aimed at giving a Renewed Hope to our people in all facets of their lives.
“But we must point out that the APC candidate is entitled to meeting any political actor or stakeholder that is important to his campaign and plans for the country and that desires to engage with him.
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“The truth with respect to his present itinerary is as follows:
“HE Asíwájú Tinubu came to London on Boxing Day Monday December 26, 2022 to spend a few days preparatory to his trip to Saudi Arabia.
“After spending some time in London, he has now proceeded to Mecca where he is at present observing Umrah.
“He is scheduled to return to the country within the next two days to continue with the campaign.”
The statement advise those it accused of writing “unsubstantiated articles and peddling rumours” on Tinubu to stop.