Tinubu breaks silence on secret meeting with PDP’s G-5 govs in UK

The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has debunked reports of an alleged secret meeting in London between him and the G5 governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

There have been reports that the G5 PDP Governors led by Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state have been meeting with APC flagbearer, Tinubu in London on the possibility of their teaming up to work for his victory in the forthcoming presidential elections.

Tinubu’s media aide, Tunde Rahman, said in a statement in Abuja that the former Lagos State governor was focused on his campaign objectives.

“While in the United Kingdom, Asiwaju Tinubu noted some articles in some national newspapers in Nigeria, alleging a secret meeting was held in London between him and the G-5 governors who are members of Peoples Democratic Party,” Rahman said.

“These reports, to say the least, are not only in bad faith but also evil intentioned. They were published to advance the political interests of the writers and their sponsors.

“The Presidential Standard-bearer of the All Progressives Congress, HE Asiwaju Tinubu, is neither bothered by these articles nor by their sponsors who are well known.

“He is resolutely focused on his campaign objectives which are geared towards achieving victory in the upcoming presidential election to deliver the APC’s Action Plan aimed at giving a Renewed Hope to our people in all facets of their lives.”

The presidential hopeful however pointed out that he is entitled to meeting any political actor or stakeholder that is important to his campaign and plans for the country and who desires to engage with him.

He asked the sponsors and writers of unsubstantiated articles and those peddling rumours about him to desist forthwith.

Highlighting his London trip, the statement noted that the former Lagos State governor usually takes time off his busy schedule as the year comes to an end to rest before proceeding to Saudi Arabia to observe Umrah (Lesser Hajj).

Rahman added: “Tinubu came to London on Boxing Day Monday, December 26, 2022, to spend a few days preparatory to his trip to Saudi Arabia.

“After spending some time in London, he has now proceeded to Mecca where he is at present observing Umrah. He is scheduled to return to the country within the next two days to continue with the campaign.”