Nigerians on social media have taken to their handles to react following the abrupt departure of the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, from Niger State on Wednesday.
According to reports, the APC flagbearer was rushed off the APC campaign rally in Minna because of health concerns.
However, a statement signed by the Director, Media, and Publicity of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Bayo Onanuga, debunked the viral reports that Tinubu left the rally because of ill health.
While debunking any health challenge, Onanuga said Tinubu had to cut short his stay at the stadium in order to be able to attend other programmes lined up for the day.
He added that the crowd that welcomed Tnubu to the state was so huge that he spoke briefly to appreciate the supporters and identified the party candidates seeking elective positions.
Reacting to the development, Nigerians took to social media to share their views on Tinubu’s early departure from the campaign venue and the excuse given by the APC campaign council.
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Below are some of the reactions:
@emmaikumeh: “APC Minna Rally Cut Short As Tinubu Rushed Off Stage On Health Grounds. My sympathy to Tinubu, pls I hope he takes good care of his health.”
@sosunwale: “He walked off the stage himself na, probably just needed to catch his breath. It has been a busy week, all that stress is not good for an old man.”
@IkukuomaC: “Just seven states he is already having health issues… someone that should be with the grandkids at Old People’s home.”
@Bulama8976: “APC Minna Rally Cut Short As Tinubu Rushed Off Stage On Health Grounds. They should allow this old man to rest, Tinubu can’t continue with the campaign.”
@djudje12: “No surprise. If you noticed, even when his supposed appearance is televised the angle is so far off and his voice is deliberately drowned by the crowd so we don’t get to hear blablablu anymore.”
@AlwaysJayjam: “Wailers Nemesis, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu returns to Abuja after a hugely successful campaign carnival in Minna. Niger State. Asiwaju will succeed and Nigeria Will be better for it.”
@YahayaSaniA: “The APC Presidential Candidate Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and his team return to Abuja after a very successful outing in Minna, Niger State.
