Lucky Obukohwo Reporting
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu the Senate Chief Whip, has met with president-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in his residence in Abuja.
Speaking to newsmen after the meeting, Kalu said he visited to officially welcome and felicitate with the president-elect on his return from a successful vacation in Europe.
According to him, the prompt return of the president-elect confirms his earlier comments last Friday, dismissing claims that Tinubu was unwell and receiving medical treatment.
Kalu had, while speaking during the celebration of Mass in Abuja to mark his 63rd birthday, said the Tinubu was fit and healthy and would return soon.
He said: “I told Nigerians that Tinubu is not sick and that he would return soon and a few days after I made that comment, today, you can see for yourself that he is here.
“So, this shows our president-elect is fit and fully ready for the job of leading Nigerians just like I said.
“I just came to congratulate and officially welcome him back to the country and we are ready to support him for the task ahead.”
When asked if he discussed his Senate presidency bid with Tinubu, Kalu responded that they discussed some key issues on the future of the country.
On his Senate presidency ambition, Kalu said he remained the best candidate among other contenders to partner Tinubu in the overall interest of the country.
“I am the best among candidates, I have the capacity, working with the president, from May 29, to unite Nigerians. I am the best to work with our president-elect for the best interest of Nigeria. Nigerians need to feel the impact of our party. I have the integrity, honesty and experience to lead the Senate,” Kalu said.