The Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, has said emphatically that a former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, will never be the president of Nigeria.
Oba Akiolu stated this on Sunday when he addressed newsmen at a media session to mark his 82nd birthday and 22 years on the throne.
The monarch said that unlike Abubakar, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections, President Bola Tinubu is a visionary and compassionate leader.
He said: “The future belongs to God.
“But let me say it plainly: former Vice President Atiku Abubakar will never be president of Nigeria.
“Tinubu is compassionate and visionary.
“Who would have believed he would become president?
“He presented his certificate to me first after winning.
“Lagosians and Nigerians should support him to fulfil God’s purpose for the country.”
On his relationship with Tinubu, Oba Akiolu said: “I’m not a politician, but I always tell them that politicians don’t fight, they only disagree.
“God deliberately chose Bola Ahmed Tinubu for Nigeria.
“On May 23, 2003, the day I received my certificate of office, I told God that Tinubu would one day be president.
“He made Lagos proud and will complete his term by God’s grace.
“Everything in life has an end.
“Only God gives longevity.”
Credit: theeagleonline.com.ng
