Pray for me, I want to be Nigeria’s president, Tinubu tells Alaafin

National leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has sought the prayers and supports of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, in his bid to become Nigeria’s president in 2023.

Tinubu visited the revered monarch in his palace in Oyo town on Sunday, in continuation of his consultations with traditional rulers in the country over his aspirations to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in office.

“I am happy to see you. You have done 51st anniversary on the throne and you are still looking fine. We thank you as you are leading us and caring for us.

“I thank all of you, leaders from other parts of the state. I thank you, the Oyomesi and other traditional leaders. May you never betray our father. I also thank you, Bishop Ayo Ladigbolu.

“If you read Bishop Ladigbolu’s book, he didn’t only speak about June 12, but he spoke louder about MKO Abiola. He spoke and the world listened,” he said.

“This is why I can’t take a step to become president without seeking the Alaafin’s support.

“We are still using the wisdom you taught us. We are still applying the same wisdom you gave us and that is what brought us to where we are today.

“All I came for today is to seek your blessing, your cooperation, your prayer for me to become the President of Federal Republic of Nigeria,” Tinubu told the Alaafin.

In his remark, the Alaafin assured Tinubu of his support, stating that he was the first presidential aspirant to pay him a visit.

“If I check my list now, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is the first presidential aspirant to visit me.

“All you the chiefs and traditional rulers, you have heard what our visitor said.

“He said our prayers are needed. All the ancestors in Yorubaland, get up and assist your son,” the Alaafin said.

Tinubu was earlier received by a horde of his supporters when his helicopter landed at the Alaafin’s palace.