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Tinubu won’t govern the country from abroad – APC defends President-elect

A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bayo Onanuga has stressed that President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu will not govern the country from abroad.

Mr. Onanuga made this known in an interview with Trust TV’s Daily Politics.

Tinubu who will be inaugurated on Monday, May 29 was declared the winner of the February 18 presidential elections.

He defeated candidates of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar; and the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi who are challenging his victory at the election tribunal.

Responding to some Nigerians who are saying that Tinubu may govern from London like President Muhammadu Buhari at a certain time, Onanuga said that won’t happen.

He said, “You cannot imagine the kind of pressure people who are looking for positions in the government are piling on ordinary members of the committee; not to talk of the President-elect. People have been bringing all manner of requests.

“So, as the press release rightly pointed out, the travel was just to avoid pressure and distraction. He wanted to go to London to see his grandchildren, but I think that at the last minute, he decided not to go. He came back home instead.

“Also, he was in Saudi Arabia before the elections, so he decided not to go there again. So, he cut those ones and then decided to come home.”

On whether the President-elect will settle fully in Nigeria and face the challenges ahead, he said, “I believe he would do so. But you know we now live in a global village, as they say.

“So, even if he is in Russia, he can hold Zoom meetings and do all kinds of things. But I can assure you that he will be here physically to do his job. He will not be an absentee kind of president.”

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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