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  • Tinubu to present Action Plan to private sector leaders in Lagos — PCC

    Tinubu to present Action Plan to private sector leaders in Lagos — PCC

    Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, All Progressives Congress (APC) 2023 Presidential candidate, will on Tuesday, Nov. 1, in Lagos present his Action Plan to the leaders of the organised private sector.

    Mr Bayo Onanuga, Director, Media and Publicity, APC Presidential Campaign Council (APC), disclosed this in a statement on Sunday night in Abuja.

    According to him, Tinubu will meet with business leaders and captains of industry at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos, where he will present his action plan.

    Onanuga said the meeting would afford the economic players and thought leaders in the private sector an opportunity to interact with Tinubu and interrogate his action plan for Nigeria.

    He recalled that President Muhammadu Buhari on Oct. 21 unveiled Tinubu-Shettima policy document christened “Action Plan for a Better Nigeria“.

    He said the document had enjoyed positive reviews across various segments of the economy since it was launched.

    “The town hall session is convened to allow Tinubu share his vision for a better Nigeria with various actors in the economy and allow for critical examination of the policy options contained in the Action Plan.

    “Asiwaju Tinubu has a very rich private sector background and experience. He has abiding faith in private enterprise and its fundamental role in national development and economic growth.

    “The private sector needs power, predictability and consistency in policy to drive investment and boost national productivity,” the statement quoted the Secretary of APC PCC, Mr James Faleke, as saying.

    Faleke added that the dialogue would enable business leaders to also share their insights and concerns with Tinubu.

    He expressed optimism that the town hall would be a great avenue to sell Tinubu’s vision for Nigeria.

    Newsmen reports that Tinubu had on Sunday presented his action plan to Pa Reuben Fasoranti and other leaders of Afenifere in Akure, the Ondo State capital.

    Afenifere is a Yoruba socio-cultural and political organization.

  • Exposed: How Tinubu allegedly bribed Afenifere leaders to get endorsed for 2023 – Adebanjo

    Exposed: How Tinubu allegedly bribed Afenifere leaders to get endorsed for 2023 – Adebanjo

    Leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo has alleged that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu of bribed some members of the group to cause division within, ahead of the 2023 general election.

    Adebanjo, who made the allegation while speaking on Sunday with an online medium said he’s not ready to engage Tinubu, whom he accused of inducing a few members of Afenifere to curry favour in his preparation for the polls.

    He insisted that Afenifere had already endorsed Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) for the next year’s election based on principle.

    “Tinubu bribed some people with little money to put up a show that there’s a division in Afenifere. I won’t engage him and those he gave money to because we have already made our position clear that Peter Obi is our candidate. Peter Obi as president will serve our interest better than Tinubu,”.

    This reaction from Adebanjo is coming after Tinubu’s visit to Reuben Fasoranti, a foremost leader of Afenifere, at his hometown of Akure, Ondo capital, on Sunday.

    Adebanjo, who took over as the leader of the Afenifere in March 2021 after Fasoranti, 96, stepped down from the leadership of the pan-Yoruba group during a meeting held at his residence, had consistently expressed his disavowal to Tinubu’s presidential bid.

    Tinubu had stormed Fasoranti’s residence in the company of Bisi Akande, a former interim chairman of the APC; Iyiola Omisore, APC National Secretary; Pius Akinyelure, a Former National Vice Chairman of the APC South-West Zone; Dayo Adeyeye, National Chairman, Southwest Agenda for Tinubu 2023 presidential ambition (SWAGA), among others.

    The APC presidential candidate shortly after his arrival immediately went into a close door meeting with Fasoranti where he received the “blessing” of the Afenifere leader.

    However, some members of the pan-Yoruba group, which included Adebanjo and the Secretary-General, Sola Ebiseni, completely stayed away from the meeting held inside the compound of Fasoranti.

    During the visit, Tinubu was endorsed for the 2023 presidency by the leaders of the Afenifere, who attended the meeting amid the division in the pan-Yoruba group.

    The leaders of the group, who were from the six South-West states including Kwara and Kogi, said that the APC presidential candidate remained the best choice for Nigeria.

    Speaking on behalf of the Afenifere leaders, Sehinde Arogbofa, the group’s former General Secretary, said Tinubu is a true son of Yoruba land, hence their support for him in the 2023 election.

    Arogbofa told Tinubu to address the issue of insecurity and restructuring with all seriousness if elected the next president of Nigeria.

    He also pleaded with the APC presidential candidate to be a leader that will unite Nigeria and work for the progress and development of the country.

    “You are not just a Yoruba man but a Nigerian. When you become President, consider Nigeria in all you do but never forget home.

    “Our demands are what you know already. Restructuring, security, and fixing the economy. Our country is no longer safe. We want state police so that the country will be safe,” the Afenifere leader said.

    While presenting his manifesto tagged “Renewed Hope” to the Afenifere leaders, Tinubu said he has continued to receive massive support for his presidential ambition from the North adding that he would be fair to all regions if elected.

    He added that his ambition was to turn things around for the better in the country, boasting that he would win the 2023 election.

    “So, anybody that would defeat me in the race shall sweat,” Mr Tinubu added.

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  • Tinubu, Afenifere leaders to meet over action plan – PCC

    Tinubu, Afenifere leaders to meet over action plan – PCC

    Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, All Progressives Congress (APC) 2023 presidential candidate, said he would present his Action Plan to Pa Reuben Fasoranti and other Afenifere leaders in Akure, for their appraisal.

    Mr Bayo Onanuga, Director, Media and Publicity, APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), announced this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja.

    He said during the presentation, Tinubu would brief the Yoruba leaders on how he intended to tackle the economic and other problems the country was currently grappling with.

    Onanuga said the 80-page action plan, christened Renewed Hope, was formally launched in Abuja on Oct. 21 by President Muhammadu Buhari.

    “On Oct.17, Tinubu addressed a coalition of Arewa groups in Kaduna during which he highlighted the key elements of the plan, especially as they benefitted the people of Northern Nigeria,” Onanuga recalled.

    He said the APC presidential candidate and a former two-term governor of Lagos State, would similarly speak on his plans before the Yoruba group, led by Pa Reuben Fasoranti on Sunday.

    He added that he would on Tuesday in Lagos, discuss with the chambers of commerce in the South-West on how he intended to improve the economy of Nigeria to achieve a double digit growth.

    Afenifere was formed as a socio-cultural and political organisation for the Yoruba people of Nigeria, with Chief Abraham Adesanya as its leader and late Chief Bola Ige as deputy leader at the time.

  • Security: My administration ‘ll build on Buhari’s achievements — Tinubu

    Security: My administration ‘ll build on Buhari’s achievements — Tinubu

    Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Presidential Candidate in 2023 general elections, says his administration will build on President Muhammadu Buhari’s efforts to end terrorism, kidnapping, banditry and other violent agitations in the country.

    Tinubu made the commitment in his campaign manifesto tagged: ‘’Renewed Hope’’ unveiled in Abuja on Friday.

    The former Lagos State governor said he would expand on Buhari’s current application of modern technology to fight insecurity and secure the nation.

    He also promised to mobilise the military, enhance recruitment of more security personnel and support other existing security agencies to achieve the feat.

    Tinubu praised the current administration for making important inroads in the area of security, which according to him has led to reclaiming of parts of the country initially overtaken by terrorists.

    ‘’We will mobilise the totality of our national security, military and law enforcement assets to protect all Nigerians from danger and from the fear of danger.

    ‘’We will expand and improve upon the use of technology, enhance recruitment of personnel and bolster existing agencies and systems to achieve this fundamental national security goal.

    ‘’The current government has made important inroads. When it came into office, the Buhari government met situation in which terrorists had planted their flags and claimed Nigerian territory as their own.

    ‘’The Buhari government eliminated these incursions against our national sovereignty, bringing peace to many areas. Thousands of formerly displaced people have returned home to rebuild their lives,’’ he said.

    Tinubu further proposed adoption of a proactive and intelligence-driven security approach to sufficiently address the nation’s security threats.

    ‘’Our administration will accelerate the reforms commenced under the present administration in building a more robust and re-energised armed forces.

    ‘’As such, we shall recruit, train and better equip additional military, police, paramilitary and intelligence personnel.’’

    Among others; he promised to reposition the police, create anti-terrorism battalions, upgrade tactical communications and transportation and improve the nation’s weaponry system.

    He also promised to exploit aerial and technological superiority against terrorists, kidnappers and bandits, in addition to improved welfares and salaries of security personnel across the board.

  • Northern Group throws support for Tinubu’s economic blueprint

    Northern Group throws support for Tinubu’s economic blueprint

    A Northern group under the auspices of Arewa Solidarity Group (ASG), has indicated its support for the economic blueprint of the Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.

    Mr Isa Ahmed, Leader of the group, disclosed this on Thursday during a press conference in Kaduna.

    According to the leader, Tinubu’s blueprint on economy would not only improve the economy of the nation but, also will boost the living standard of the citizens.

    “Just like Tinubu had said, our major economic challenges are underinvestment and effective management, and these are what he should be looking at, if emerged as the president of the nation come 2023,” it said.

    Ahmed said that such vision was achievable in view of building indivisible shared values of patriotism, equity, justice and brotherhood.

    He noted the APC flag bearer had reiterated that his administration would be business-friendly, adding that Tinubu was determined to support private businesses in the country and attract Foreign Direct Investment to create jobs.

    Ahmed who urged Nigerians to support Tinubu’s presidential ambition further stated that his economic blueprint would promote businesses in sectors including: banking, telecommunication industry, amongst others.

  • [Video]: Watch moment Tinubu and Atiku met at airport lounge

    [Video]: Watch moment Tinubu and Atiku met at airport lounge

    The presidential flag bearers of the ruling APC and major opposition party in Nigeria, the PDP, Ahmed Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar on Monday met at the airport where both political war lords were seen exchanging pleasantries.

    TheNewsGuru. com, (TNG) reports both men exchanged pleasantries as old pals.

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  • 2023 Election: Tinubu to meet with APC NWC, ahead of campaign

    2023 Election: Tinubu to meet with APC NWC, ahead of campaign

    Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) will meet with the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party on Wednesday in Abuja, an official has said.

    The official who spoke on an anonymous condition told newsmen in Abuja that the meeting was expected to prepare ground for successful take-off of the presidential campaign of the party.

    He said that the meeting would provide an opportunity for Tinubu and his running mate, Kashim Shettima, to discuss their strategies with the party’s leadership ahead of the campaign.

    Meanwhile, security has been beefed up at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja, ahead of the meeting.

  • APC appoints Buhari as APC Chairman 2023 Presidential Campaign Council

    APC appoints Buhari as APC Chairman 2023 Presidential Campaign Council

     

    President Muhammadu Buhari has been appointed, the Chairman of the Presidential Campaign Council as campaign kicks-off in September ahead of the 2023 elections.

    A reliable party source privy to this development said the decision was reached following a meeting between the presidential candidate of the party, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and the governors elected on the platform of the party on Wednesday in Abuja.

    While the Governor of Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong holds on to his position as the Director-General of the Presidential Campaign, he would be reporting directly to Buhari who has been vested with the power to make final decision on operations and funding of the campaign.

    The presidential candidate of the party, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has also been appointed as the Deputy Chairman (1), while the National Chairman of the party, Senator Abdullahi Adamu was appointed Deputy Chairman (2).

    The organogram of the campaign structure showed that the governor of Kebbi State and Chairman of Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), Atiku Bagudu and Sen. Godswill Akpabio were appointed as Vice Chairmen.

    Others appointed as Vice Chairmen are: APC Vice Presidential Candidate, Sen. Kashim Shettima and the only female presidential aspirant of the party during the June 2022 special national convention, Uju Kennedy.

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  • 2023: I’ll find you a good running mate-Gbajabiamila tells Tinubu

    The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has promised to help find a good running mate for presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2023 general elections.

    The Lagos born politician made his position known while responding to Tinubu’s eulogies at the occasion of his 60th birthday ceremony.

    “You said in your address that many years ago you consulted with a younger brother on the issue of WAEC and that consultation bore fruits,” Gbajabiamila said.

    “I give you my own parting shot. It is that time again to consult with your younger brother. I will give you a running mate that you will enjoy working with.”

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that Tinubu had earlier submitted Ibrahim Kabir Masari as a running mate to meet the Independent National Electoral Commission’s deadline.

  • Hoodlums Attack Press Crew on Tinubu’s Convoy in Lagos

    A bus conveying the press crew covering Lagos State Government and also attached to the All Progressives Congress, (APC), presidential candidates was on Sunday evening attacked and damaged by hoodlums in the state.

    It was gathered that the incident occurred at the Adeniji end of Isale Eko after the former Lagos State Governor visited the Oba of Lagos on his return to his home state after emerging as a presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections.

    Trouble however started after Tinubu finished his visit to the monarch and the convoy was on its way out of the palace of the monarch, when the official  bus conveying journalists attached to the governor’s office was attacked by hoodlums.

    The hoodlums threw stones and other dangerous weapons at the bus as Tinubu’s convoy drove from the palace.

    According to a video viewed by TheNewsGuru.com  some of the hoodlums  wielded swords and cutlasses used in damaging parts of the coaster bus.

    Among those injured were Adeola Ogunrinde of Western Post, Ayodele Olalere of Nigerian Xpress Newspaper, and several others.. The vehicle was also damaged