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Olugbemi. Adeyinka Ogunleye
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Onanuga Reacts After Amaechi Said When Tinubu Was Angry, He Went With El-Rufai
Bayo Onanuga Reacts After Amaechi Said When Tinubu Was Angry With Him, He Went With El-rufai To Beg
In a resurfaced video, former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi detailed a critical moment during a All Progressives Congress (APC) convention, emphasizing Bola Tinubu's pivotal role in securing the party's historic electoral success. Amaechi's account, shared and reacted to by President Tinubu’s aide Bayo Onanuga on X on July 12, 2025 highlights the intense political dynamics and personal stakes involved.
“One day, Asiwaju (President Tinubu) got angry with me. He was very angry. I went to his house with El-Rufai and knelt down before him and said, Please don't do this. If we lose, I'm finished. I told him he'll be leading the history of the first civilian coup,”
Amaechi recounted, underscoring the high tension within the party. He further noted,
“When we had issues with holding the convention, I asked my leader (Tinubu) to lead us to the convention. He turned to me and said to me, Let's go, and truly, by 8 pm, the convention started.”
This narrative is said to align with historical accounts of Tinubu's influence, challenging narratives that downplay his contribution. Amaechi's recollection emphasizes Tinubu's strategic maneuvering, which was crucial for the APC's unity and campaign success.
The video's resurgence comes amidst ongoing political discussions, with Onanuga commenting,
“The internet never forgets. People may have short memory, but the internet records everything."
Credit: TimeManager on NL
