Despite the visitation of Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi to Lagos State to canvass for votes in his quest to become Nigeria’s president, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made it clear to him that Lagos would support Tinubu.
Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, hosted 2023 presidential hopeful, Rotimi Amaechi, on Thursday in Marina.
Amaechi is on a tour of states over his bid on the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform for the party’s ticket in next month’s primary election.
According to Sanwo-Olu, Lagos will support the party’s national leader, Bola Tinubu for the ticket.
The governor said though Amaechi is qualified to lead Nigeria, the state’s endorsement is for Tinubu.
He added that he’s been a direct beneficiary of Tinubu and now is the time to reciprocate his kind gesture.
“I have sheer regard and respect for our leader Asiwaju Bola Tinubu; I have been a direct beneficiary of his leadership.
“I have been part of his cabinet and continue to toe that line of leadership Asiwaju stands for. But because we are not God, God himself will help the course of this country.
“You are eminently qualified, you are very experienced in this journey. But for a whole lot of us in Lagos, Asiwaju continues to be our rallying point.
“I certainly know what your pedigree is and what you have done. I will be unfair if I don’t say that. I wish you all the very best”, Sanwo-Olu said.
Earlier, Amaechi said considering experience, he would be a president that would protect the interest of all Nigerians irrespective of tribe or religion.
He also added that he knows it would be difficult to get Lagos state support considering Tinubu is a former Governor and a contributor, saying he wishes himself and Tinubu the best of luck in their quest to grab the party’s ticket.