President Bola Tinubu has met with elder statesmen Alhaji Tanko Yakasai and Chief Bisi Akande.
He met the two statesmen separately at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday.
The President also met separately with former Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi II.
Speaking to State House correspondents after the meeting, Yakasai revealed that prior to Tinubu’s declaration of his intention to run for the presidency, the APC national leader visited his home seeking his blessings, LEADERSHIP reports.
Emphasising the importance of political leadership in transforming the country, Yakasai shared his belief that only politicians can effectively address the challenges facing Nigeria.
He pointed to success stories from other countries such as Germany, the United States, the United Kingdom, Russia, and the Soviet Union, where political leaders played crucial roles in shaping their nations’ destinies.
Reflecting on the President Tinubu’s accomplishments as a former Governor of Lagos State, Yakasai marveled at the remarkable development and economic progress achieved under his leadership.
He noted that Lagos, with its thriving economy and infrastructure, now rivals many African countries in terms of revenue and development. Visiting Lagos and witnessing the transformation firsthand further solidified Yakasai’s belief in the President’s ability to replicate this success on a national scale.
Yakasai expressed his gratitude to God for bringing Tinubu to lead the country, and he fervently prayed for his success in steering Nigeria towards progress.
When asked about his assessment of the President’s performance so far, Alhaji Yakasai responded positively, asserting that the President has already proven his worth.
He predicted that within the next six months to a year, every Nigerian would bear witness to the transformative impact of the President’s administration, distinguishing it from all previous administrations.
On his part, Chief Akande, an ally of President Tinubu, expressed his optimism for the future of Nigeria under the current administration, highlighting the importance of rejuvenating the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) and reestablishing good governance across the nation.
He emphasised the APC’s track record in delivering effective governance to Nigeria and the expectations people have for the party’s renewed efforts.
According to him, it was premature to offer counsel as the President’s actions have been widely appreciated, and Nigerians, in general, were satisfied with his performance.
