A former Lagos state governor and leader of the All Progressive Congress,APC,
Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, a presidential aspirant, will meet with the members of the APC caucus on March 16 at the Sheraton Hotel in Abuja.
The former Lagos State governor conveyed his request to the lawmakers via a letter read by the Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila, during plenary on Tuesday.
He stated that the meeting with the members of the caucus will hold on March 16 at the Sheraton Hotel in Abuja.
Tinubu, a former Senator in the short-lived third republic, it will be recalled ,declared his intention to run for the 2023 presidency after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari in January.
His declaration to bid for the presidency continues to be trailed by criticisms over his health status and his age. Many have also questioned his educational qualifications and integrity.
The 69-year- old National Leader of the APC has been moving across the country, particularly visiting traditional rulers.
However, his party, the ruling APC is grappling with internal wrangling.
It will be recalled that Chairman of the Caretaker Committee of the APC, Mala Buni was relieved of his appointment by President Buhari on Monday.
This paper had also exclusively reported how the governors under the APC influenced Mr Buhari to sack Mr Buni.
Tinubu, in the letter, informed the lawmakers that after the consultation with friends, traditional leaders and associates, he felt it was the appropriate time to make a bid for the highest office.
“It will be appropriate for me to establish a discourse with members regarding our political and policy ideas for the nation and how we can best bring to the people the security, progress and prosperity they do clearly deserve.
Said he,“I want to share my vision for the nation with the caucus members and to hear likewise from them.”
Tinubu appears to enjoy a friendly relationship with the House. The Speaker of the House, Femi Gbajabiamila, is believed to be one of his allies.
While he was hospitalised in London, the Northern Caucus of the House, led by the Majority Leader, Ado Doguwa (APC, Kano), paid him a visit.
