Tinubu Reacts To Meeting With PDP G5 Govs in London

The All Progressives Congress’ (APC), flagbearer, Bola Tinubu has denied reports of holding a meeting with the five governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), otherwise known as G-5 in London.

Recall that The Eagle had reported Tinubu met with the governors led by Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state on Tuesday to have lobbied for their support in the coming elections.

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But Tinubu in a statement issued Saturday by his Media Office and signed by Mr. Tunde Rahman described the purported meeting with the rebel governors as false.

He said: “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), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu was in London during the week en route Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

“While in the United Kingdom, Asiwaju Tinubu noted some articles in some national newspapers in Nigeria, alleging a secret meeting was held in London between him and the G-5 governors who are members of Peoples Democratic Party.

“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 APC presidential candidate made it clear that neither the stories nor their well-known sponsors concerned him.

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According to Tinubu, he is steadfastly committed to his campaign goals, which are designed to help him win the forthcoming presidential election and implement the APC’s Action Plan, which aims to provide our people a Renewed Hope in all areas of their lives.

He added: “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.”