The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress,
Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has denied claims by a governorship aspirant in Ondo
State, Mr. Tunji Abayomi, that he (Abayomi) convinced him to support President
Muhammadu Buhari in the 2015 election.
Tinubu said his support for the election of President
Muhammadu Buhari before and after the 2015 polls was his personal decision. Tinubu
disclosed this in a statement by his media office on Sunday. He noted that if
the aspirant had such influence, how come he is struggling to get his own
attention in Ondo.
The aspirant had described Tinubu as a “man who frustrates
the democratic aspirations of Nigerians through his dictatorial tendencies”. Tinubu denied the allegation, saying he has
always been a democrat and would remain one.
The APC leader said, “I also need to correct what appears to
be a mistaken impression on your part about the 2015 election. Your letter
seems to indicate that it was on your advice that I backed President Buhari.
You assume too much credit and should be more guarded in your assertions.
“As a veteran in the political arena, I do not make
important decisions lightly. I make
final political decisions and calculations on my own after deep reflections and
consultation with many people from many perspectives. I can assure you dear friend that I trust my
own political counsel more than yours and that I have numerous other advisors
whose advice I weigh more than yours.
“After all, had you so much influence over me in the
presidential election, it would mean you surely should have greater influence
over me when it comes to the primary in your state.”
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