The former governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has stated that only God can take his life.
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress(APC) stated this while speaking at an event organised for him by his political associates led by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to welcome Tinubu back to the country.
Tinubu has been in London, the United Kingdom for the past three months wherein underwent knee surgery and physiotherapy.
While in the United Kingdom (UK), Tinubu is believed to have been operated upon.
He, however, returned to Nigeria on Friday night after spending three months abroad.
Speaking on Sunday, Tinubu expressed thanks to God for bringing him back to Nigeria safely.
He said God is the giver of life and only Him can take it.
The former governor also noted that God can give power to anyone he wishes to give.
According to Tinubu: ”I am a little emotional now but I am happy. God is the giver of life and the only one who can take life.
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”And He (God) says if I grant you the power and the privilege in this life; I am the only one who can take it from you if you don’t use it in the way and manner that promotes humanity.
”It is the same God that has spared us till today and has given us the privilege, that I give glory to because I am standing before you hale, hearty and well.”
“Today is a day of joy for me. Having fixed today for this great event, we are here giving praises to God. May God bless all of you in attendance. I am grateful. I cannot say more than that today. Thank you all.”
Those at the invite include: Tinubu’s wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu; Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu; wife of the Governor Mrs Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu; Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat; former Lagos Deputy Governor Mrs Idiat Adebule; House of Representatives Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila; Lagos Speaker Mudashiru Obasa; Senator Olamilekan Solomon, among others.
