Adesola Sulaimon
Flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has disclosed that he resorted to prayers when he was almost fed-up during the race for the presidential ticket of the party.
Tinubu stated this during a courtesy visit to the palace of the Oba of Lagos, Oba Riliwan Akinolu, after returning to Lagos for the first time since he emerged as the party’s presidential candidate.
He said “There is no Lagos indigene that has had the opportunity to become President of Nigeria, despite the contribution of the State to the national stability and progres.” he was quoted as saying in a statement by Mr Gboyega Akosile, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State.
“The highest position attained by any Lagosian in national leadership is the position of Chief Judge of the Federation.
“I took up the fight to break this jinx. The battle to secure the APC ticket was hard. When I was almost fed up, I resorted to prayers.
“I also poured out my mind when I felt there was a gang up against my person. Thank God that I have brought home the presidential ticket.”.
