Former Minister of External Affairs and Political Science expert Professor Bolaji Akinyemi has provided some insights regarding the time they spent fighting to bring democracy back to Nigeria under NADECO. He claimed to be especially impressed by Bola Tinubu’s vast network of contacts throughout Africa, where he currently serves as president.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
In a video shared by TVC, Akinyemi recalled instances during the NADECO days when Tinubu would call him and advise him to leave certain places immediately. He said Tinubu always seemed to know about potential dangers through his network of contacts.
Akinyemi stated that Tinubu’s ability to create and maintain extensive network of contacts is a talent that will continue to benefit Nigeria.
In Akinyemi’s words: “I would be in a place, then I will get a call and Tinubu will say Prof, I think you better leave there latest tomorrow morning. And it would be when I get back to London that he would tell me what had been planned in that place through his contacts, he will know. So creating links is not new to our president and I am sure this country will continue to benefit from his ability to create links”CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>