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Tinubu Is Not Sick, He Travelled For Medical Check-Up – Afikuyomi
Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi has debunked rumours that Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is sick
According to Afikuyomui a staunch supporter of Tinubu, Asiwaju is hale and hearty.
Afikuyomi’s remark comes on the heels of Governor Simon Lalong’s claims that Tinubu was absent at last Saturday’s Ondo state APC governorship rally due to ill-health.
But according to Afikuyomi, Plateau state governor Lalong lied, Premium Times reports.
Afikuyomi, who claimed that he travelled to the United States of America with Tinubu to witness the recent US elections, said that the former governor “Is in a remarkable state of mental and physical wellness.”
He said, “It is therefore absolutely incorrect and most embarrassing for anyone to attempt to invent such a laughable reason for Asiwaju Bola Tinubu’s absence at the rally. The fact that somebody went for medical check-up does not mean he is ill.
“In the likely event that Asiwaju, like all mortals, was ill at all, I doubt if Mr. Lalong would be the first to know by reason of relationship, proximity and trust.
“Prominent politicians like the Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, have been speaking with Tinubu. Governor Amosun particularly communicated with him a day before the Ondo rally and he can never claim not to have spoken with him.
“I have also remained in constant touch with Asiwaju Tinubu since my arrival in Nigeria. We speak daily as a matter of fact,” Afikuyomi added.
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