A former aide to Ex-Presidents, Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan respectively, Doyin Okupe, has declared that he believes Bola Tinubu will be a good president if he emerges victorious at the 2023 election.
Okupe made this disclosure in a statement, titled ‘BOLA TINUBU AND PRESIDENCY 2023′, which he made available to newsmen on Sunday.
Okupe, who had earlier declared his intention to contest for the 2023 presidency, also described Tinubu as a formidable opponent.
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According to him: ‘I think I should begin by commenting on the Bola Tinubu’s purported ‘slump‘ or ‘stumbling’ at the Arewa Lecture.
‘Please let it be clear that I am not commenting on the state of health of Asiwaju.
‘Just on my own observation drawn from watching the video currently in circulation.
‘There was neither a fall nor a slump. From that video, these English words cannot be ascribed to what is seen on the video.
‘What I saw was a Bola Tinubu walking on a plain and unaware of a step down in level or a slight decent which created a misstep and a stumble leading to a brief staggering which can happen to anyone walking in a crowded unfamiliar terrain.
‘Besides this, I personally see Bola Tinubu as a formidable opponent in d 2023 presidential race.
‘Asiwaju is one of d most politically sagacious politicians in this period. His acumen & administrative competence are worthy of commendation. In summary, Asiwaju will be a good President
‘However, I believe I have a slight edge over him in that I understand national and Presidential politics more than him and in terms of intellectual resourcefulness we are at par if I am not better.’
AFRICA TODAY NEWS, NEW YORK