Tinubu Arrives Oyo For APC Presidential Campaign Rally.
The rally which was held at Mapo area of Ibadan.
Mr. Tinubu and his running mate, Kashim Shettima, arrived at the venue at exactly 6:15 pm. The rally was actually scheduled to start at 11:00 am
The candidates have in their entourage the speaker of the house of representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, Governor Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state, Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun state, a former governor of Ekiti state, Kayode Fayemi and a former speaker of the house of representatives, Dimeji Bankole.
The entourage was received by the gubernatorial candidate of APC , Teslim Kolawole Folarin and the chairman of All progressives Congress ( APC) Oyo State chapter, chief Omodewu and other chieftains of the party in Oyo.
The speaker of Lagos state House of Assembly, Mudashir Obasa, and chairman of the Lagos state parks and Garages Management, Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as M C Oluomo, were also present at the rally.
Supporters of the APC have besieged the venue of the campaign rally.
Defying the scorching sun, they chanted the name of Mr. Tinubu as he mounted the podium .
Some of the supporters were waving flags of the APC crested with pictures of Mr. Tinubu and his running mate, while many others were waving brooms designed with the logo of APC.
Police officers, personnel of the Nigeria Civil Defence Corps(NSCDC), Amotekun Corps and local hunters provided security cover at the scene.
Popular Yoruba fuji musician star, Wasiu Ayinde entertained the crowd with his songs as the politicians prepared to address the crowd.
There had been anxiety over the rally following counter allegations of naira and fuel scarcity in the country but there were no sign of trouble all through.
By: Raifu Olatunbosun
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