The National Leader of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu today turned a Pastor shortly after he mounted the
podium to address people of the state at final ACN governorship rally.
podium to address people of the state at final ACN governorship rally.
Tinubu, a prominent Muslim quoted various chapters and verses in the Holy Bible to illustrate his ordeal in the hands of Ondo State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko at Democracy Park in Akure where the rally took place.
The rally, which was attended by the five governors in the South- West including Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole was described as best in all its rallies.
The ACN chieftain who spoke extensively about what transpired between him and Dr. Mimiko during his trial period, described the governor as
ingrate and a betrayal.
ingrate and a betrayal.
He said Dr. Mimiko betrayed him by reneging in his pledge to defect to ACN shortly after his inauguration in 2009.
He also berated Mimiko over a recent publication credited to him in some National Dailies that he did not render any financial assistance to him in
his quest to reclaim his stolen mandate in 2007.
his quest to reclaim his stolen mandate in 2007.
Tinubu told the people of the state that he spent his time, money and resources at ensuring that Dr. Mimiko reclaimed his mandate, but expressed
dismay over his sudden change of attitude towards him and other ACN National Leaders that stood firmly by him.
The former Lagos State Governor, quoting the Gospel according to St. Luke chapter 17 v 13, Matthew 7 : 17- 18 and Proverb 17 vs 13, said “evil will never depart from the house of he who pays evil for good”.
Tinubu repeatedly quoted Luke 17 vs 13 to emphasize the dangers that await a betrayal and liar, unless he confesses and repents.
His Words,” Mimiko betrayed late PA Adekunle Ajasin, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Adebayo Adefarati, former Governor Olusegun
Agagu and others. He is a man that believes in one term One Governor in Ondo State.
Agagu and others. He is a man that believes in one term One Governor in Ondo State.
“I made Oshiomhole and Mimiko governors at the same time; we are going to chase him away from Ondo Government House. He collected money, vehicles from me. The Holy Communion Mimiko received during his inauguration will judge him if he said I did not give him money.
“As stubborn as Obasanjo is, he asked Mimiko not to run as governor against Agagu, but refused.
Everybody knows I and Obasanjo are not compatible. We know what Mimiko did to him.
They warned me not to help Mimiko, but he persistently begged me”.
Everybody knows I and Obasanjo are not compatible. We know what Mimiko did to him.
They warned me not to help Mimiko, but he persistently begged me”.
Speaking on the South West integration, Tinubu said the state could not have refineries without joining hands with its counterparts.
He said,” Ondo State will not have refineries in 10 years to this period of time if it fails to join hands with other states in the South- West. We have money and resources to achieve this.
Tinubu who also described himself as godfather in the South West politics, said” I am a positive godfather, and if I can be godfather in Lagos and Lagos is doing well then it is my joy.
“My godfather is for progress. I have changed people lives positively in the country; all I want for Ondo State is progress and liberation. I am here to give Ondo State the best among other states”.
The national chairman of ACN, Bisi Akande who presented the governorship candidate of the party, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu to the people of Ondo State, urged them to cast their votes for him.
Akeredolu while addressing the crowd said he would follow the programmes of ACN to transform the state.
source: naija news
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