Festus Keyamo (SAN), the Chief Spokesman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), has defended remarks made by the party’s flagbearer, Bola Tinubu, during a presidential campaign rally in Akwa Ibom State.
Tinubu reportedly referred to the state governor, Udom Emmanuel, as a boy during a campaign rally in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Monday.
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However, Tinubu’s comments generated reactions, with supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) slamming the APC flagbearer for insulting Governor Emmanuel.NYSC portal
Reacting to the development in a tweet via his Twitter handle on Tuesday, Keyamo stated that the comment by Tinubu was not a gaffe and not intended to insult the Akwa Ibom governor.
The Minister of State for Labour and Employment added that in African tradition, the older ones refer to the younger ones as ‘boys’ or ‘girls’, adding that given their ages, Udom is a ‘boy’ to Tinubu.
He wrote: “In African tradition, we refer to our younger ones as ‘boys’ or ‘girls’. It’s not a gaffe and no insult intended. Given their ages, Gov. Udom is a ‘boy’ to @officialABAT. It is surprising you made headlines out of this. We expect more from your source. Thanks.“JAMB Result
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