Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader has finally returned to Nigeria. The former Lagos Governor landed in the state Friday evening after months of medical sojourn.
Tinubu was in London, United Kingdom, for surgery on his right knee and “rigorous post-surgery physiotherapy,” according to his media office.
A statement issued said contrary to rumour, the politician underwent no other surgical procedures and contemplates none in the future.
It noted that Tinubu’s recuperation “has been without complication and ahead of the schedule by the attending surgeon”.
The update assured that Tinubu has fully recovered from the knee surgery and is committed to doing his part in advancing the cause of good governance.
The APC stalwart specially thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for his visit and wishes.
He also hailed the House of Representatives Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila, governors, party leaders, Northern Reps Caucus, Lagos House of Assembly members and others.
Tinubu appreciated his friends, associates, supporters and well wishers who have been with him in prayers and supplications to Allah.
“Asiwaju Tinubu thanks you all”, the statement added.
Tinubu’s health has been a subject of controversy of late. At least over 30 politicians had visited him in London in the last three months.
Notably amongst the politicians include the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.); Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Umar Ganduje (Kano), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti), and Rotimi Akeredolu (Ondo).
Also, members of the House of Representatives from the north led by Deputy Speaker, Ahmed Wase, visited the APC chieftain last week and endorsed his candidacy for the 2023 presidency.
Sanwo-Olu and other party chieftains in Lagos on Thursday also launched South-West Agenda 2023, a political movement mobilising support for Tinubu to contest the 2023 presidential election.
Though Tinubu has yet to declare his intention to contest any office in 2023, there have been reports and veiled indications that he might be interested in the exalted seat.
Tinubu, who celebrated his 69th birthday in March 2021, commands an arguably large following of political loyalists.