2023 Presidency: SWAGA crosses The Niger, launches pro-Tinubu group in Kogi

In pursuit of its core objective of ensuring the emergence of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the next President of Nigeria, a group loyal to the former governor of Lagos state – the South West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA), last Saturday, officially launched  the North Central Agenda (NCA) in Kogi state.

Tinubu, a leader in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), was governor of Lagos State between 1999 and 2007.

The group,  led by its National Chairman, Sen. Dayo Adeyeye, had earlier embarked on sensitization and consultation tour to the North Cetral zone of Nigeria beginning with Kogi State.

At the palace of the Attah of Igalaland, His Royal Majesty, Matthew Alaji Opaluwa Oguche on Thursday 17th, March 2022, the revered monarch, despite his bereavement created time to welcome the team, just as he prayed for the success of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his bid for presidency.

The group condoled with the monarch on the demise of his brother and prayed for the soul of the departed.

Very early on Friday 18th March, the team in company with Alhaji Ibrahim Raji, the North Central Coordinating Chairman for NCA proceeded to Okene to visit the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Dr. Attah Ado Ibrahim at his expansive palace.

Remarking, Senator Dayo Adeyeye lauded the monarch for the unique manner in which he has conducted the affairs of his people despite being above 90 years of age. He commended the Kogi state governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello for his efforts in maintaining security of the state and its people despite the challenges being faced everywhere.

The former minister further sought the support and prayers of the Monarch for the success of Tinubu  in the coming race.

Reacting, the host went down the memory lane as regards his sojourn in Lagos, his relationship with the State and its people, his school days, saying, “ on my honour and with my whole heart I pray that Asiwaju Tinubu succeeds on this project while I leave the rest of my prayers between me and my creator. I am very happy today for this visit”.

The train moved to Kabba in Okunland where His Royal Majesty, the Obaro of Kabba, Oba Solomon Oladele Owoniyi, Obaro Otitoleke Oweyomade I received the delegation.

The monarch eulogized Tinubu for his role in mentorship of others regardless of their ethnic backgrounds,  referring to Hon. James Faleke , an indigene of Okunland who has benefited from such gesture.

He wished the former governor of Lagos state well and pray he will succeed to do more for the benefit of Nigerians.

Oba Owoniyi, who  appreciated the team for visiting, also admonished them not to betray Tinubu now or in future.

The visitations rounded up at the palace of Maigari of Lokoja, Alhaji Mohammed Kabiru Maikarfi III.  He prayed for the team, pledging further prayers for the success of the project.

Also in attendance were the National Secretary of SWAGA’23,  Hon. Bosun Oladele, Hon. Oyetunde Ojo, Hon. Rotimi Makinde, Hon. Oloruntoba Oke, Hon Julius Oloro, Hon. Mukaila Musa, Hon. Gani Omoluka, Alhaji Ibrahim Raji, Hajia Fatima Bello, Hajia, Azeezat Yusuf Ogundipe and Madam Yinka Olaiya Bethola.