The National leader of All Progressive Congress APC, Bola Tinubu said he has chosen Kano for his 69th birthday to strengthen brotherhood among Nigerians of different ethnic background.
Kano Focus reports that the former governor revealed this on Monday at 12th Bola Tinubu Colloquium to mark his 69th Birthday celebration in Kano.
“Why are we in Kano? It is to demonstrate to Nigerians at this critical time. It is because there is a Fulani man, a herder (man) who gave his daughter to a farmer, (a) Yoruba man… and some people are agitating wrongly.”
“I was encouraged to go and spend a couple of days with my brother and in-law in Kano and demonstrate that he has not quarrelled with me, he has not seceded from Nigeria, I didn’t need a passport or visa to get to Kano, maybe others will have peace of conscience, live in peace and harmony and be loving to one another. That is what Ganduje and I are showing to Nigerians and that is the purpose of this colloquium end of story.”
“All of you here should thank Ganduje for what we have been able to show Nigerians together. That a Fulani man and a Yoruba man can show the entire nation that in harmony, we can show Nigerians that perseverance creates understanding. It is a common blood that flows through our veins.”
In his remarks Vice President Yemi Osinbajo described Mr Tinubu as a visionary leader who mentored several leaders.
He noted that so far no Nigerian political leader raised leaders more than Asiwaju.
“It is very clear that he raised several Vice Presidents, several governors and former governors, commissioners, former commissioners,
“Honourable Ministers, former Ministers, local government functionaries, social agitators, top brass journalists, who can all trace their political trajectory to Asiwaju leadership.
“He has a vast array of ideas, deeply rooted in him. He is not afraid of his ideas being scrutinised or even criticised even by his subordinates. This is Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for you. The Jagaban.”
Also speaking, Governor Abdullahi Ganduje thanked Tinubu for choosing Kano for the event.
“We thank you for choosing Kano to be the main venue for the occasion.
“The choice of this year’s topic of discussion at this colloquium: ‘Our common bond, our common wealth: The imperative of national cohesion for growth and prosperity” is timely, considering professed agitations for secession by sections of the country at a time when Nigeria is going through most challenging security situation in its history.
“While we believe in the efforts by the President and Commander-In-Chief to sail the nation through this difficult times, it very imperative for us to realise that we need one another to survive, as no part of Nigeria can do it all alone and still command the kind of influence that Nigeria currently enjoys in the comity of nations.
“On this joyous occasion, I join the Jagaban and immediate and political families in celebrating the abundant grace of God on your life as a great leader and formidable political force who has brought changes to the political landscape of Nigeria. Congratulations and Happy Birthday,” Mr Ganduje said
