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Seyi Tinubu First Left addressing newsmen at the NUJ Press Center, Awka on Tuesday
By PAMELA EBOH, Awka
Seyi Tinubu, the younger son of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, was on Tuesday decorated with the traditional title of Nwannedinamba (relative in diaspora) in Anambra State.
Seyi who was in Anambra to canvass for votes for his father towards the February 25 presidential election made a brief stop at the Nigeria Union of Journalist, NUJ Press Center, where he assured the people that his father has the good intentions of the people of the state at heart.
He told journalists that he was in the state to galvanize support for his father's presidential aspiration.
He said: “Bola Ahmed Tinubu has the experience, tolerance and capacity to change the fortunes of Nigeria for the best.
“Everyone has acknowledged that his core strength is his vision for peace, progress and economic development. He also has a penchant for discovering, nurturing and empowering talent.
“Testimonies abound across Nigeria, Igbos, Yorubas, Fulanis, Efiks, Ibibios, Hausas and all the other tribes.”
Seyi Tinubu who was conferred the title by the traditional ruler of Mbaukwu kingdom, Igwe Peter Anukwu is said to be married to an Igbo lady.
He was accompanied on the trip by former Chief of Protocol and Deputy Chief of Staff to former Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State, Uzuegbunam Okagbue.
