The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has said he is ready to fight dirty in his determination to become the next President of Nigeria.
Tinubu, who recently came under attack from his erstwhile trusted political disciple and Minister of Interior , Rauf Aregbesola, said this on Sunday evening when he visited the Olubadan-designate, Oba Lekan Balogun, to seek his support and blessing for his presidential ambition.
Tinubu stated that no harassment, intimidation or blackmail could stop him from pursuing his political ambition.
He said, “I’m out to become President of Nigeria. No intimidation, no blackmail can stop me.
“I have read about a Greek Philosopher that if you want to fight a pig, you must be ready to be smeared and I’m ready to be dirty.
“Each time a Yoruba wants to be President, issues are raised, questions are asked and all sorts of hang-up are encountered.
“We are at a crossroad, people are volunteering to confront me when they were asked that who would confront the Lion of Bourdilon.”
The Olubadan, in his speech had said that Nigeria needed a strong leader that would further strengthen its unity.
Balogun, who spoke through his brother, Sen. Kola Balogun (PDP-Oyo South), said that the situation in the country currently, called for a leader that would further strengthen its unity.
The Olubadan designate said that he had known Tinubu for a long time and his antecedents as the governor who laid the foundation of the present Lagos.
He said, “Yorubas are the leading light of Nigeria, our people contributed a lot to make Nigeria what it is and without the Yorubas, Nigeria cannot be where it is today.
“But, it is very sad to note the ‘to your tent oh Israel’ that has of recent become the sing-song of the people.
“We are looking forward to a Yoruba president that will further strengthen and unite the country comes 2023.
“We need a leader that has national focus and acceptability; the road may be rough, but, by God’s grace, you will triumph.”
