Lagos APC primary: Tinubu reacts as Sanwo-Olu is declared winner
Bola Tinubu, has warned against any plot to destroy the party ahead of
the 2019 general elections.
Tinubu was speaking on Tuesday, as his 'anointed' candidate, Babajide
Sanwo-Olu was announced winner of the Lagos governorship primaries,
against the wishes of the National Working Committee (NWC).
Also, incumbent Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, had opened a can of warns
against Sanwo-Olu two days before the election.
However, Tinubu has warned against endangering President Muhammadu
Buhari's chances next year.
He said: "You don't bring the roof down. You don't bring the house
down. Safeguard the foundation. The exercise you have witnessed today
is a prelude; it is good for the general election of the party.
"It is good for Buhari's endorsement to continue. 1.9 million votes.
You don't see this type of crowd. If the summation today is less than
that, there will be disappointment.
"Look at that in the larger picture. If this house that accommodates
all of us; we are facing one way. We are supporting the president. If
they are changing, I have to abide by that. I have no choice."
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