Bode George
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, says he has not changed his mind about moving out of Nigeria once Bola Tinubu becomes president.
He however said the outcome of February 25 presidential poll was still contentious, adding that he would be waiting for the issue to be resolved judiciously in the court of law.
George, who stated this in an interview with Sunday Punch, has been an avowed critic of Tinubu, accusing him of doing nothing but impose his political dominance on Lagos State
He had declared on several occasions that he could not stand Tinubu presidency, vowing to relocate from Nigeria if sworn in as Nigeria’s president.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) last week announced Bola Tinubu, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the winner of the presidential election.
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INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, said Tinubu polled 8,794,726 votes. Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) scored 6,984,520 votes, while Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) recorded 6,101,533 votes.
George, in the latest interview, said although he is yet to decide on his destination, his self-imposed exile remains in the works.
George added that he planned to retire to “anywhere in any part of the world” because Tinubu’s victory “might be a hell of a problem”.
“That is still on my plan. If I decide on what to do, I wish you well. I’m not looking for a job, I have everything I want and how much can I eat? I also have my children and they are no longer kids,” he said.
“They are all mature so what am I looking for? My wife is there. She will take good care of me. I will stay in Nigeria depending on the outcome of this (post-election litigation) because I know there might be a hell of a problem.
“You know I am a military lord so I can go anywhere in any part of the world and I will be looking at you people.
“I have even decided that having put 25 years each in the military and politics which is 50 years of my life in the public domain, I need rest so whatever I see at the end of this thing. I’m retiring from partisan politics and will be enjoying the rest of my life.”
George however said if the tribunal rules in favour of Tinubu, “I wish him the best. If there is no manipulation and they are convinced beyond reasonable doubt that he won the election, I wish him the best of luck. I wish Nigeria the best of luck.”
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