2023: I’m Ready To Step Into Buhari’s Shoes – Tinubu Says During Visit To Owa Obokun [Photos]

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday paid a visit to the palace of the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba (Dr) Adekunle Aromolaran.

Naija News reports that the former Lagos State, who was accompanied by Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State, was welcomed by a massive crowd and supporters of the ruling party.

It was gathered that Tinubu’s visit to the monarch’s palace was in furtherance of his consultation ahead of the 2023 presidential election.

Earlier, the APC national leader paid a visit to the palace of Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi.

Speaking at the palace of the Owa Obokun, the presidential hopeful promised to make the country prosperous if given the opportunity to become President in 2023.

Tinubu said Nigeria is endowed with both human and natural resources, saying the country only needs the right person to harness its potential for greatness.

He said, “Nigeria has a great resource base, both human and material, but we need to harness it to become valuable and move the country to prosperity, Our nation is endowed and I promise, if you push me forward, I will move it from potential to prosperity.

“The former Lagos State Governor said youth have right to political leadership too but will have to work for it by developing strong character and leadership trait.

“We are not saying it is not the turn of youths. You will be president, but you have to work for it. You have to demonstrate the quality, character and intelligence to govern people, manage people.”

On his visit to the monarchs, Tinubu said their support to become President is germane, saying after rallying President Muhammadu Buhari since 2013 for the seat, he is ready to step into his shoes.

“We went around the country in 2013 to campaign for Buhari. Again in 2019, we stood with him and he won. He will soon finish his tenure. I am saying they should not just leave the post, they should hand it over to me.

“I can not demand it alone. I must seek your assistance. If monarchs in the region unite and ask for it, if we ask for the presidency gently that they should hand it over to us, I am totally ready to take over.

“I am competent, capable and fit to pilot the affairs of the country to greatness,” he said.