The All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential aspirant, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu was in Oyo state yesterday for prayers and pledge of support from the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III and the Olubadan-designate, High Chief Lekan Balogun.
The former Lagos governor has been on a consultation tour with traditional rulers.
Recall that last weekend, Tinubu was at the palaces of the Alake, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo III; the Awujale of Ijebu-Ode, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona and the Olu of Ilaro Oba Kehinde Olugbenle.
He has also been to Sokoto State, where he held talks with Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar III.
At the Alaafin’s palace, Oba Adeyemi prayed for the realisation of Tinubu’s ambition, expressing confidence that the Yoruba ancestors would back him.
The foremost royal father said: “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 Yoruba land get up and assist your son,” the Alaafin said.
Explaining his mission, Tinubu said his visit was to seek the monarch’s blessing, cooperation and prayers on his ambition.
