Ibraheem Hamza Muhammad
President-elect of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is expected to attend the Victory Polo tournament at Rubicon Polo Resort, near Nile University, opposite Noble Hall Academy in Abuja on May 27.
Aliyu Hassan Hadejia, Chairman of Arewa Consolidated Agenda for Tinubu/Shettima (ACAT) said in Abuja that the tournament scheduled for Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st has been postponed to May 27th respectively.
According to him, “Dear esteemed supporters, we want to inform you about the postponement of the Victory Polo Tournament for the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his Vice, Senator Kashim Shettima Mustapha which was scheduled to take place this weekend has been postponed.
“It is expected that Asiwaju Tinubu and many dignitaries would attend. We sincerely apologize for any inconveniences this may cause, and we appreciate your understanding. Thank you for your understanding and support.” He said.
He said, Alhaji Hadi Sirika, the Minister of Aviation and Chairman of Rubicon Polo Resort are organising the championship as a mark of congratulating the the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his Vice, Senator Kashim Shettima Mustapha.
He said there are two Trophies to be competed for, they are: The President and he National Assembly Cups respectively.
Aliyu Hassan Hadejia said, “We hereby invite people to the tournament which will take place on May 27th as part of the Presidential inauguration activities.
“We have the pleasure to once again invite people to the final leg of this most auspicious and celebratory event sequel to the earlier one successfully hosted in November 2023 to usher in the incoming President Bola Tinubu and his Vice President-elect, Kashim Shettima Mustapha.” Said Aliyu Hassan Hadejia
Teams to compete at the 2 days derby are: Rubicon, Dogonyaro Farms, NSK Polo, Intex International Limited, Trobell, AFDIN, Malcomines and STL Polo
It could be recalled that a Polo Tournament was organized recently by ACAT at Rubicon Polo Resort, a private initiative of the Honorable Minister of Aviation during the campaign season that culminated in the victory of Tinubu/Shettima.