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Moment Tinubu stormed Oba of Lagos’ Palace (Photos)

Nigeria’s President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu stormed the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu’s palace in Lagos on Sunday to present his certificate of return to the monarch.

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Tinubu with Sanwo-Olu at the Oba of Lagos’ Palace.

Tinubu was declared winner of last weekend’s presidential poll in Nigeria by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Asiwaju arrived Oba Akiolu's palace
Asiwaju arrived Oba Akiolu’s palace

Tinubu had polled 8,794,726 votes to defeat his closest rivals, Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party and Labour Party candidate, Peter Obi, who had 6,984,520 and 6,101,533 votes respectively.

The two leaders in serious discussion
The two leaders in serious discussion

The president-elect went to the Oba’s palace on arriving Lagos.

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Akiolu addressing the president-elect and others during the visit

He posted photos of the on his Facebook page and wrote: “Earlier today, I paid the Oba of Lagos, Rilwanu Akiolu, a courtesy visit at the Iga-Iduganran Palace alongside Governor Sanwo-Olu, other monarchs, traditional leaders and well-wishers.”

credit: PM News