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| APC National Leader, Bola Tinubu |
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is not his son.
He stated this on Monday in Abuja, in an interview with newsmen shortly after meeting with 12 APC governors.
The meeting at Kebbi Governor’s Lodge, Asokoro in Abuja, came hours after Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo joined the 2023 presidential race.
Asked to comment on the declaration of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo who is seen by many as his political son, for presidency, Tinubu simply said, “I don’t have any son grown up enough to make such declaration.”
He, however, said his meeting with state governors on the platform of the party is to seek collaboration, support and encouragement concerning his 2023 presidential ambition.
Recall that Osinbajo had formally declared his intention to run for the 2023 Presidency on platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
He made the declaration on Monday morning in an address on various various media platforms on why he wanted to take over from President Muhammadu Buhari.
Osinbajo appealed to the people to consider him for the coveted office of the President based on his wealth of experience and commitment to democratic norms.
He said he had come a long way having served as Justice Commissioner and Attorney-General of Lagos State from 1999 to 2007 and currently serving as Vice President since 2015.
Osinbajo’s declaration came few hours after he met with APC Governors at his official residence at Akinola Aguda House in the State House, Abuja.
Some Nigerians believe that his declaration for the 2023 presidency is a betrayal to his godfather Tinubu who is also on the race.