The Chairman, Nigerians In Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has hinted that no one is stopping other presidential candidates from campaigning in Lagos.
This was after the colourful campaign rally staged by the All Progressives Congress candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, in the state on Saturday.
Reacting, a Twitter user, @goddy_omo1, asked Dabiri-Erewa if other candidates will be allowed to hold rallies in Lagos as well.
He tweeted, “Good morning ma, happy Sunday. Trust you’re doing great this morning, my profound regards to the family. I would be glad if other presidential candidates are given space to also campaign in Lagos, using facilities within the state as did APC yesterday.”
In response, she asked, “Who is stopping them?”
Tinubu makes promises ahead of February 25
Meanwhile, Tinubu has expressed delight at the way he was welcomed to the state he governed from 1999 to 2007.
Speaking of the rally, he tweeted, “I am so happy to be home! Lagos is more than the centre of excellence. It is home to excellent people with excellent aspirations for their individual and our collective well-being.
“I am blessed that this bustling city of commerce, culture and character is where my career in public service began.
“It was a wonderful honour to serve Lagos and its people. It was you who first believed in me and the vision I held for this state. You trusted me to bring good governance and progress to our beloved state. I am forever grateful to you!
“Today, I ask you to join hands with progressives across this nation to establish productive, people-oriented”What we did for Lagos, we must now do for our beloved nation. I promise this country an economic rebirth like the one we delivered here. governance more firmly in the land.
“With your support, I will improve the economy, secure peace, promote industry and bring light into every home, work into every pair of willing hands, and renewed hope into every beating heart.
“We know the road and where it leads. On February 25, let us take the first step on that journey to the national home which only progressive good governance can build.
“Together, let us RENEW HOPE. God bless you all and God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
