TDF: Tinubu’s Access to Ka’abah Reflects Honour for Nigeria
Oru Leonard
The Democratic Front (TDF) has described the Saudi Arabian authorities’ decision to grant President Bola Ahmed Tinubu access to the Ka’abah in Makkah as a significant gesture of honour and respect for Nigeria on the international stage.
The group said the gesture reflected Nigeria’s growing global recognition and the strategic relationships the country has continued to build under Tinubu’s administration.
In a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Mallam Danjuma Muhammad, and Secretary, Chief Wale Adedayo, TDF linked the development to the economic reforms and diplomatic engagements pursued by the Tinubu government over the past three years.
The group noted that Nigeria had attracted investment commitments and partnerships from major global economic players, including Saudi Arabia, particularly in agriculture, education, housing, and the oil and gas industry.
According to TDF, Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil company, Aramco, recently purchased 140 million litres of aviation fuel (Jet A1) from the Dangote Refinery, describing the transaction as an important boost to trade relations between both countries.
It stated that the opportunity granted Tinubu to enter the Ka’abah should be seen as a symbolic gesture of goodwill towards Nigeria, reflecting the country’s international standing.
The group also commended the President for offering prayers for Nigeria’s peace, unity and prosperity during his visit to the sacred site.
“We appreciate President Tinubu for remembering Nigeria in his prayers at such a revered spiritual location. We believe his prayers were motivated by genuine concern and love for the country,” the statement said.
TDF further observed that the gesture came at a critical moment in Nigeria’s political and economic journey, particularly with the 2027 general elections approaching.
It stressed that Nigeria needed prayers, spiritual guidance, national unity and purposeful political leadership to overcome its challenges and consolidate ongoing reforms.
The group consequently called on Nigerians to support President Tinubu and work towards securing his re-election in the presidential election scheduled for January 2027.
