The members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) turned out in their thousands on Saturday to welcome the Presidential candidate of the party, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu who was on a three-day official visit to Kano State.

From the entrance gate of the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport to the security area, it was a sea of heads as people waited patiently to catch a glimpse of Tinubu.

Tinubu who arrived at Kano at mid day was received by the Governor of the state, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje alongside Jigawa and Zamfara States Governor, Alhaji Badaru Abubakar and Alhaji Mohammed Bello Matawalle, respectively.

The presence of a huge crowd of supporters at the airport tarmac forced the cancellations of the airport ceremony, as organizers brought a tinted black SUV Jeep that conveyed him to a waiting bus where prominent stalwarts were already seated.

Similarly, huge presence of party faithful that lined up major streets where he was billed to follow saw Tinubu travel one and half hours as against five minutes drive to Club road where he commissioned the Kano State APC Campaign Council Office.

Tinubu who appeared overwhelmed by the large turnout of party supporters upon disembarking from the bus raised his hand high in the sky to acknowledge the jubilant crowd.

The presidential candidate accompanied by a long motorcade also moved to Audu Bako Way where he commissioned the Kano APC Campaign Coordinating Office.

The itinerary on Tinubu’s movement in the city shows that he is expected to commission the Kannywood Office in the state capital and later be treated to a dinner with members of the Kano business community.

According to the programme of the visit, Tinubu will also pay a courtesy call on the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, as well as hold an audience with the Emirs of Gaya, Rano, Bichi and Karaye.

The APC Flagbearer will during the visit hold interactive sessions with members of the Tijjaniyya sect, Kadriyya Movement, Ahlus Sunna, CAN leadership and APC support groups in the state, among other functions. (Daily Independent)

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