The APC National Leader and presidential aspirant, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, yesterday, said he rejected the role of a Director of Finance of ExxonMobil for Nigerias project.
The former Governor of Lagos State stated this when he met with the Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers at their chambers in Ado-Ekiti, the State capital.
Tinubu, accompanied by the Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Bisi Egbeyemi, who said he represented Governor Kayode Fayemi, and top brass of the ‘South-West Agenda for Tinubu 2023‘, led by Senator Dayo Adeyeye, said he has been on Nigerias project since the 70s.
According to him, I was with MKO Abiola in the Social Democratic Party, (SDP), and became a Senator before he came out. I was the youngest Senator of that era. I was about to become Director of Finance of ExxonMobil, but I rejected it.
“I said I wanted to serve Nigeria. They gave me a leave of absence to go and do politics for four years and come back, but I only spent two years as a senator when the military came and terminated our tenure. I had an option, which was to go back and enjoy myself at ExxonMobil, but I decided that I would fight for Nigeria.
The Asiwaju also noted that he is a competent leader who will unite the people, tackle insecurity and rejig the debilitating economy and as well benefit the masses this time around.
He said, Im contesting this race to renew the hope and make the future great for our children. For Nigeria to stand united and develop, we require patience and wisdom. We have to be united, that is the only way we can be great.
“We have struggled for democracy and today, we have democracy, but we are not stable yet. There is insecurity, hopelessness, lack of education, and suffering in the land. By now, we should have a good farming system and opportunities to produce for other nations to buy”.
“We are here to answer the call of our children by educating them the right way so that we can leave a Nigeria that is united, prosperous, and abundant for them. We chose democracy; we must not fail in this task.
“That was why we formed the APC based on principles. I want to tell you that Nigeria needs serious change. I knew how Lagos was when I took over, and we have never failed any election. There must be continuity in governance for progress to be attained”, he further stated.
The Traditional Council Chairman and the Onisan of Isan Ekiti, Oba Ayodele Adejuwon, responded by saying there was nothing wrong with Tinubus aspiration to be president.
He said the Constitution permitted every qualified Nigerian to aspire for any position, adding that God will help you realise your ambition.
Speaking at his palace, the Ewi of Ado Ekiti, Oba Adeyemo, who appreciated the Asiwaju for teaching people how to fish and for his exploits in Lagos State, said, That is why I believe you (Tinubu) when you said you would turn the situation of Nigeria around for good.
