Traditional rulers, in Lagos State, have endorsed National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, as the ideal person to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023.
The monarchs described Tinubu as a ‘national asset, resourceful and experienced leader, a bridge builder and good manager of men and resources’.
According to them, Tinubu is eminently qualified to serve in the highest office, adding that if elected, Nigeria will savour a glorious dawn.
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Of course, the former Lagos State governor has not formally declared his ambition to run for the Presidency in 2023, although individuals, organisations and groups have been urging him to declare interest in the presidency.
The traditional rulers endorsed Tinubu during their retreat at the Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, in Lagos.
Decked in native costumes with flowing beads and crowns to match, they unanimously raised their horsetails in affirmation of their endorsement.
The theme of the conference was, ”Peace and Conflict Resolution: The role of traditional rulers.” Speakers included Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice Moyo Onigbanjo and Prof. Akin Ibidapo-Obe of the University of Lagos, Akoka.
The traditional rulers hailed the efforts of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration in conflict resolution and security in the Centre of Excellence.
They also promised to support the government as it continues to implement laudable progressive and people-oriented policies and programmes in the five divisions, three senatorial districts and 57 councils in the state.