2023 Presidency: “We are looking forward to a Yoruba president that will strengthen and unite the country” – Olubadan designate, Lekan Balogun

Olubadan of Ibadan designate, Lekan Balogun, has expressed that Nigeria needs a Yoruba president that will strengthen and unite the country.

Balogun made the assertions on Sunday in Ibadan while receiving, National leader of the APC and Presidential hopeful, Bola Tinubu in his Alarere residence. Tinubu had visited the monarch to receive blessings for his presidential ambition.

Balogun, who spoke through his brother, Sen. Kola Balogun (PDP-Oyo South), stated that the situation in the country currently, called for a leader that has national focus and acceptability.

“Yorubas are the leading light of Nigeria, our people contributed a lot to make Nigeria what it is and without the Yorubas, Nigeria cannot be where it is today.

“But, it is very sad to note the ‘to your tent oh Israel’ that has of recent become the sing-song of the people.

“We are looking forward to a Yoruba president that will further strengthen and unite the country comes 2023.

“We need a leader that has national focus and acceptability; the road may be rough, but, by God’s grace, you will triumph,” he said.