Tinubu says he endured a bullet and a hard punch to become president.

President Bola Tinubu described the hardships he faced on his path to the Nigerian presidency.

He made the comments on Friday in Lagos while hosting members of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, led by Vice President Kashim Shettima, during a Sallah homage at his Lagos home.

Tinubu expressed gratitude to the governors who had joined him early in the journey, commending their patience and resilience.

“Instead of dodging the bullet, I took it. I took a punch in the chin, a very hard one.”

“We stuck together when I faced the challenge of trying to become the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” he said. “It was very challenging. It was tough for those who were with me. Some kept faith.”

“I decided to take the effort to campaign. I didn’t disclose to anybody what I would do. Many of you took the risk and went ahead with me because of the party platform and everything,” he added.