*Why we met with Tinubu – Makinde
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday had a meeting with Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, immediate past Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike and a former Delta State Governor, James Ibori.
The visitors, who walked in at around 4:25pm, came about the time the Chief Executive Officer of Access Holding Plc, Mr Herbert Wigwe, who had been to the President’s office, was walking out.
Makinde and Wike are considered to be allies of President Tinubu and believed to play supporting roles for his emergence during the February 25 poll.
However, after the meeting, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, explained to journalists why him, former governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike and former governor of Delta State (1999-2007), James Ibori met with President Bola Tinubu.
According to him, the purpose of their visit was to show their support for the current administration.
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has explained reasons why him, former governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike and former governor of Delta State (1999-2007), James Ibori met with President Bola Tinubu.
According to him, the purpose of their visit was to show their support for the current administration.
On the issue of subsidy, the Oyo State governor described it as a tough decision but that the President has started on the right note.
He called for citizens’ support for the policy.
Asked why they were in the Villa, Makinde said: “To let him know that he has started well and he has the support of the generality of the people.”
On if they discussed the subsidy issue, he said: “Yes, we discussed it. It’s something that is on top of public discuss right now. We know it’s a tough decision for the people and he needs the support of everybody to see this through.”
Wike, also speaking on the subsidy removal said “There’s no big deal about it, the governor of Oyo has told you what we came to do; to give him support. We are supporting all the decisions he’s taking, it shows that he’s prepared for the job and there’s nothing bad about that.
“It requires tough decisions for a country to move forward.”
The trio arrived the presidential villa at 4:20pm prompt and left at 7pm.
