Breaking: “What I Told Soludo,” President Tinubu Opens Up
- President Bola Tinubu has finally opened up on Anambra governor Chukwuma Soludo's visit to the presidential villa, Abuja
- Tinubu, in a statement posted on his official X handle on Wednesday, described Governor Soludo as his friend of over two decades and pledged to partner with him and any state committed to human, social, and economic development
- Legit.ng reported that Soludo said he has no apologies for supporting President Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election
Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.
President Bola Tinubu says his administration will always partner with states committed to human, social, and economic development.
Source: Twitter
I’ll work with Soludo - Tinubu assures
Tinubu made this assertion via a post shared on his X page Wednesday, August 13, a day after hosting Chukwuma Soludo, governor of Anambra, at the presidential villa in Abuja.
"It was a pleasure to welcome my friend of over two decades and the Governor of Anambra State, Governor Charles Soludo @CCSoludo, to the Aso Villa yesterday.
"We share a firm belief that all who profess progressivism must work together to deepen our democracy, strengthen security, and transform our economy.
"We discussed the bold reforms underway, the need to stay the course, and the importance of tackling insecurity through both decisive action and inclusive opportunities for our teeming youth.
"Our administration will continue to partner with every state that is serious about human, social, and economic development because Nigeria’s progress is strongest when we work together.
"We will continue to take a bet on our dear country, Nigeria, to ensure sustainable and shared prosperity for the future."
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"I have no apologies for supporting Tinubu" - Soludo
Legit.ng earlier reported that Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, on Tuesday, August 12, declared that he has “no apologies” for his alliance with President Tinubu, despite belonging to different political parties, ahead of the 2027 elections.
Speaking to journalists at the State House, Soludo said his support for Tinubu was rooted in shared progressive ideals and a personal friendship spanning over two decades.
"I don’t have any apologies about it. President Tinubu is my friend. Has been my friend for 22 years now and counting. You don’t deny your friend and begin to quiver about who he is.
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Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that INEC has announced the release of the full list of candidates for the 2025 governorship election in Anambra state.
Sam Olumekun made this known in a statement on Wednesday, June 4, stating that 16 political parties have been cleared for the poll.
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“Tinubu did not win 2023 election”: Ex-SGF alleges
Elsewhere, Legit.ng reported that former secretary to the government of the federation, Babachir Lawal, criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu regarding appointments.
In a trending interview, Lawal mentioned why he cannot work for President Tinubu and also disclosed the alleged winner of the 2023 presidential election.
Lawal, who was removed from his position as SGF in 2017 under former president Muhammadu Buhari, is a long-standing critic of Tinubu's government.
Source: Legit.ng
