Vice President Yemi Osinbajo paid a visit to Oba Olalekan Balogun, the Olubadàn of Ibadanland, at his Alarere palace in Ibadan, on Friday to seek the traditional ruler’s blessings on his presidential quest.
The trip was part of the vice president’s tour of states ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election in May.
Osinbajo said he came to pay tribute and seek the blessings of the traditional ruler on his intention to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023, when his current term ends.
He added that his choice to run for president was based on the awareness that he needed to put all of the skills he had gathered over the last seven years under President Buhari’s guidance to good use.
“During these years, our president truly gave me every opportunity to know all that the government was doing, including very sensitive issues, and I felt it would be the right thing to do, to deploy all those experiences under me to the service of the country.
“Nigeria needs those who are willing to serve, to attain her potential.
I’ve traveled to Ibadan to speak with party delegates about my plan to run for president, which I formally announced on April 11.
“Kabiyesi, I know that you are no more a politician. Though it is said that we are all political animals, your position as the father of all precludes ‘Your Imperial Majesty’ from being active.
“So, I covet your prayers and want to assure Your Majesty, that wherever I may be, your highly respected position is guaranteed,” Osinbajo said.
Oba Balogun responded by wishing the vice president good luck in his campaign for the presidency.
“We are proud of you and share your aspiration.
Allow me to pass you over to Almighty Allah, and I will be with you and your entourage,” Oba Balogun continued.
The vice president and his entourage were also prayed for by the royal father.
Sen. Teslim Folarin, APC, representing Oyo Central, Sen. Adamu Bulkachuwa, APC, representing Bauchi North, Chief Niyi Akintola (SAN), and other party chieftains were among those that followed Prof. Osinbajo.
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