A confidant of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC),

Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi has taken Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau State to the cleaners for saying that Bola Tinubu did not attend the APC rally in Ondo State because he was ill: “Asiwaju Bola Tinubu is in a remarkable state of mental and physical wellness.”

 “It is therefore absolutely incorrect and most embarrassing for anyone to attempt to invent such a laughable reason for Asiwaju Bola Tinubu’s absence at the rally. The fact that somebody went for medical check-up does not mean he is ill.”

“In the likely event that Asiwaju, like all mortals, was ill at all, I doubt if Mr. Lalong would be the first to know by reason of relationship, proximity and trust.”

“Prominent politicians like the Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, have been speaking with Tinubu. Governor Amosun particularly communicated with him a day before the Ondo rally and he can never claim not to have spoken with him. I have also remained in constant touch with Asiwaju Tinubu since my arrival in Nigeria. We speak daily as a matter of fact.”