Tinubu Denies ‘I Am Ready To Get Dirty’ Comment

The National Leader and Presidential Aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently took the internet by storm over his remark during his visit to the Olubadan-designate where he said; ‘I am ready to get dirty’ in response to criticisms on his presidential ambition.

However, in a statement by Tinubu’s Media Aide, Tunde Rahman, he said the APC National Leader was misinterpretted by several people.

He said; “Speaking at the residence of Olubadan-Designate, the All Progressives Congress National Leader, Asiwaju Tinubu, referring to some of the unwarranted attacks against him used the metaphor of wrestling with the pig, saying “if you decide to wrestle with the pig, you must be ready to get dirty.”

“He said he had accepted to take the insults and dirt thrown at him by some people as a price to pay for venturing into politics and seeking to be President of Nigeria.”

“Sadly, the wrong headline and story have been latched on by some online platforms/blogs and commentators to pour invective on Asiwaju Tinubu.”

“These commentaries and remarks are unfortunate because they are groundless, misinformed and misdirected. Hence, this clarification has become imperative.”

“It bears restating that at no time during the visit and in his speech did Asiwaju indicate that he would fight dirty for his presidential ambition. His words were carefully chosen.”