The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has denied claims by a governorship aspirant in Ondo State, Mr. Tunji Abayomi, that he (Abayomi) convinced him to support President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2015 election.
Tinubu said his support for the election of President Muhammadu Buhari before and after the 2015 polls was his personal decision.
Tinubu disclosed this in a statement by his media office on Sunday.
He noted that if the aspirant had such influence, how come he is struggling to get his own attention in Ondo.
The aspirant had described Tinubu as a “man who frustrates the democratic aspirations of Nigerians through his dictatorial tendencies”.
Tinubu denied the allegation, saying he has always been a democrat and would remain one.
The APC leader said, “I also need to correct what appears to be a mistaken impression on your part about the 2015 election. Your letter seems to indicate that it was on your advice that I backed President Buhari. You assume too much credit and should be more guarded in your assertions.
“As a veteran in the political arena, I do not make important decisions lightly. I make final political decisions and calculations on my own after deep reflections and consultation with many people from many perspectives. I can assure you dear friend that I trust my own political counsel more than yours and that I have numerous other advisors whose advice I weigh more than yours.
“After all, had you so much influence over me in the presidential election, it would mean you surely should have greater influence over me when it comes to the primary in your state.”