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2023: Tinubu returns to Nigeria after UK trip, continues consultations

Tinubu (middle) throws a fist salute to supporters at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Sunday
Tinubu (middle) throws a fist salute to supporters at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Sunday

All Progressives Congress National Leader, Bola Tinubu, has returned to Nigeria about 10 days after he travelled to the United Kingdom, The PUNCH reports.

Our correspondent gathered that the former Lagos State governor and presidential hopeful landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport around 8pm on Sunday where he was received by some leaders of his 2023 campaign train.

Tinubu’s spokesman, Tunde Rahman, confirmed the development to our correspondent in a telephone chat. “He (Tinubu) arrived at the Lagos airport just now,” he said.

The PUNCH had reported that the 69-year-old politician travelled overseas last week to hold some meetings and further consultations in line with his 2023 presidential ambition.

There were speculations that he had travelled again to London on health grounds but his spokesman debunked it, saying his principal was “vibrant”.

On January 10, 2022, Tinubu had visited the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), and announced to State House correspondents that he had informed the President of his intention to contest the presidential election in 2023.

Before his most recent UK trip, Tinubu had travelled to some parts of the country including Oyo, Niger, and Zamfara states to widen consultations for his political ambition.

With his return on Sunday, the APC leader is expected to continue consultations for his presidential bid which he described as a “lifelong dream”.

Tinubu had stayed in the United Kingdom for over three months in 2021 when he underwent surgery and therapy for knee injury.

He, however, returned to the country in October of the same year and travelled to some parts of the country to meet political juggernauts and stakeholders ahead of next election.

The health condition of the APC leader has constantly become a subject of controversy but many of his staunch supporters have argued that Tinubu is fit to become Nigeria’s President, adding that he is not older than the current President of the United States, Joe Biden, 79; and his predecessor, Donald Trump, 75.

Former member of the House of Representatives, and Director-General of the Bola Tinubu Support Group, Abdulmumin Jibrin, recently said 14 governors and 26 APC state chairmen are in support of Tinubu’s presidential ambition.

Other presidential hopefuls so far in the APC include Governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi; ex-Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha; former Governor of Abia State and Majority Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Kalu; among others.

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, who served as Attorney General in Lagos from 1999 to 2007 while Tinubu was governor, has also been rumoured to nurse an ambition to succeed his boss through the 2023 election but the professor of law has not officially made his intention known.

Aside from the APC, chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party who have shown interest in getting the party’s 2023 presidential ticket include former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; former Senate President, Bukola Saraki; Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal; Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed; and ex-governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso. While some of them had yet to officially declare their presidential bid, there are strong indications they are eyeing the exalted seat in Aso Villa.

Other PDP stalwarts including former Senate President and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Pius Anyim; former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose; ex-governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi; media personality, Dele Momodu, amongst others have also expressed interest in running for president ahead of party primaries which are expected to hold later this year.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/punchng.com/just-in-2023-tinubu-returns-to-nigeria-after-uk-trip-continues-consultations/%3famp

baba goslow forming Young paddy.

Make una allow this old man to rest and enjoy his loots....

Welcome back Jagaban of Borgu

This man is more hale and healthy than you.

November1857:
Make una allow this old man to rest and enjoy his loots....

King is back

His urchins are on amaechi threads

They don't care, na amaechi avalanche they pursue them

You mean, Amoda Lamidi Sangodele??


Just joking o abeg! Before his supporters come for me.

Buhari Pro Max

Nigeria is just retrogressing. Lol

After three weeks of just consulting, this vegetable ran to London to recharge his battery. Full campaign is yet to start, not to talk of proper governance.

For those making noise that Tinubu made Lagos a mega city, he couldn't even build one world class hospital that will serve his medical needs in Lagos.

The land meant for Ajah General Hospital, the thief converted it to Royal Gardens Estate and sold off the Land.

He doesnt care about the masses.

johnmartus:
Tell me last time you go hospital to check your health status no more money to do that lol.

johnmartus:
This man is more hale and healthy than you.

Tinubu obviously is suffering from acute dementia ,his recent schizophrenia outburst says it all, Afonja should allow him to rest and take care of his failing Heath..

Who are you trying to fool?How is this Tinubu?This is tanumo ewvellema from Gambia in Lamidi cownu voice

wwwihy:
Bola Tinubu Returns to Nigeria

Welcome sir... my political mentor is back.

Iyalaya won

Jagaban is back. When a cat returns from its journey, all available mice in the house must surely run for their lives

His online urchins once attacked atiku for operating from Dubai.
Seems ancestor tinubu's case will be worse , with this his doctor's prescription shoes.

He has gone to bring back new drug merchandise

E k'abo sir,se daada le de .



Igbo man learning Yoruba language

Another Buhari loading.
how is this old man 69 years old. he looks over 80.

hopefully a younger and agile candidate will take over the reins

johnmartus:
This man is more hale and healthy than you.

what did he go and do in london?

November1857:
Make una allow this old man to rest and enjoy his loots....

na the man no wan rest

Drug baron

Jagaban is coming. Aso Rock 2023

Eze Gbakagbaka is back!