president, Olusegun Obasanjo's political supremacy, as he passionately
begged for forgiveness and also admitted that Tunji Olurin is the
governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the
state for the forthcoming elections.The meeting which took place at
the Hilltop Private Residence of Mr Obasanjo in Abeokuta on Friday
was facilitated by prominent lawyer, Afe Babalola, and lasted for over
three hours. In attendance were: Adebutu Kensington, Kenny Martins,
Olubara of Ibara, and Jacob Omolade (a traditional ruler), among
others. Speaking to newsmen after the meeting, Mr Daniel said, "Well
in all things we have to give thanks to God. And I think what has
happened today is a manifestation of work of God and I want to seize
this opportunity to thank the elders and to also thank Baba for the
opportunity of the meeting." When asked if he begged the former
president for forgiveness, the governor said "Let me say this, to you,
I am a true Yoruba son, and in Yorubaland it doesn't matter who is
right or who is wrong. It is the younger that will beg the older
person, so I have begged Baba and I will continue to beg him." Mr
Daniel, who also admitted that Mr Olurin is the authentic governorship
candidate of the ruling PDP in the state added, "Of course, Olurin is
the governorship candidate.
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