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  • 2023: APC PCC lauds Sanusi’s massive support for Tinubu’s presidential ambition

    2023: APC PCC lauds Sanusi’s massive support for Tinubu’s presidential ambition

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) has lauded the efforts of Chief Dotun Sanusi, Chairman of Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort, for his consistent mobilisation of support for Sen. Bola Tinubu, the Presidential candidate.

    Alhaji Kehinde Olaosebikan, the Chairman, Media and Publicity Committee of the Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), gave the commendation in a statement on Monday in Ibadan.

    Newsmen reports that Sanusi, a renowned philanthropist and business mogul, is the Otun Apesinola of Ibadanland.

    Sanusi, a non-partisan Nigerian, said he was supporting Tinubu based on his competence and great track records of achievements as the former Governor of Lagos State.

    Olaosebikan said that Sanusi’s effort toward ensuring that Tinubu emerge victorious in the 2023 presidential election had been very impactful.

    He said that Sanusi had in the past few weeks, hosted over 20,000 people in his sprawling resort in Akanran, mobilising and soliciting supports for Tinubu, a frontrunner in the presidential race.

    “So far, Sanusi had hosted over 10,000 members of Odu’a Peoples Congress (OPC); the Agbekoya Solidarity Movement and Landlord Volunteers, thousands of Islamic clerics and Imams led by the Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Sheik AbdulGaniy Agbotomokekere.

    “He has hosted over 1,000 representatives of Christian groups across the 11 local government areas of Ibadanland.

    “All the Ibadan compound and village heads known as Mogajis and Baales, as well as the highly respected leadership of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) had been mobilised by him in support of Tinubu, ” Olaosebikan said.

    He said that Sanusi had on Friday mobilised hundreds of youths, women and students for a house to house, street to street campaign from Olorunsogo to the boundary of Ogun.

    According to him, the campaign was done in an unprecedented political mass movement to canvass support for Tinubu.

    Olaosebikan said that effect of the mobilisation activities of Sanusi were already being felt across Ibadan and its environs, adding that Tinubu had continue to enjoy greater support and love across board.

    He said that the overwhelming majority of people in Ibadanland and Oyo State had fully embraced the candidacy of Tinubu.

    Olaosebikan said that with expected increase in campaign tempo from the first week of January, it had become certain that the entire people of Oyo State would vote for Tinubu.

    “It is inspiring and quite encouraging to see what you’re doing. Without any partisan interest, no expectations of either direct monetary or material benefits.

    “Yet, you choose to expend so much time, energy, efforts and funds into mobilising support for Tinubu, just because of your conviction that he is the best option Nigeria has now,” he said.

    “Sanusi’s activities were already known, acknowledged and appreciated by the Coordinator of the APC Presidential Campaign Council in Oyo State, Sen. Teslim Folarin, who is also the party’s Governorship candidate in the state.

    Olaosebikan said that Folarin had also been campaigning vigorously for the success of Tinubu and all the APC candidates at the polls.

    “We thank you most sincerely for all your result-driven voluntary activities without any expectation for the candidate being done only because of your belief in the competence, readiness and capacity of Tinubu to take Nigeria to the promised land.

    “Let me assure you that the campaign committee in Oyo State, under the leadership of Folarin, is leaving no stone unturned, not only in winning, but also in winning over 95 per cent of the total votes in Oyo State,” Olaosebikan said.

    He described Tinubu as a visionary and caring leader who has made the greatest contributions to human and material development in Nigeria.

    Olaosebikan said that the APC presidential candidate would accord Oyo State a pride of place in his developmental plan, assuring them of construction of Olorunsogo Road dualisation to Ogun State.

    He further commended Sanusi for turning around the fortunes of Akanran and Ona Ara Local Local Government area as a whole with the establishment of the world-class resort.

    According to him, this has given Akanran a global spot in world tourism, sports and entertainment.

  • Tinubu condoles with Wamakko over wife’s death

    Tinubu condoles with Wamakko over wife’s death

    Presidential Candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Bola Tinubu, has commiserated with a former Governor of Sokoto State, Sen. Aliyu Wamakko, over the death of his wife, Hajiya Atika.

    Tinubu, in a condolence message issued by his Spokesperson, Mr Tunde Rahman, on Wednesday in Lagos, described the deceased’s death as saddening.

    The former governor of Lagos, while wishing the deceased eternal rest, said that he received the news of the passing away of the former governor’s wife with deep sadness.

    “On behalf of my family, I express my deepest condolences to the former governor of Sokoto State and his family.

    “I pray that Allah comforts them at this moment, while beseeching Munificent Allah to forgive Hajiya Atika Wamakko her shortcomings and grant her Alijanna Firdaus,” Tinubu said.

  • 2023: Tinubu’s supporters flood Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos

    2023: Tinubu’s supporters flood Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos

    The traffic situation in Lagos metropolis on Saturday was worsened as the Presidential Campaign of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) at Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere held its rally.

    Newsmen reports that the rally is for the APC presidential candidate, Sen. Bola Tinubu and his running mate, Sen. Kashim Shettima ahead of the 2023 general elections.

    The event, which brought together APC leaders, members, support groups in Lagos and contingents from neighbouring south west states, triggered gridlock on Ikorodu Road, with Funso Williams Ave.and Surulere axis badly affected.

    Newsmen reports that Tinubu’s supporters with enthusiasm walked distance because of the congestion to access the venue, which was manned by heavy security presence.

    Scores of campaign vehicles, mostly BRT, commercial buses and private cars, which conveyed party supporters to the venue of the rally, were parked on major roads.

    The main bowl of the stadium has been filled to capacity and the premises of the venue as early as noon.

    While the rally is yet to start as at the time of filing this report, so many supporters, who despite the scorching sun, were still struggling to gain entrance into the venue.

    Thousands of the supporters dressed in various campaign clothes, T-shirts and caps of different colours were busy blowing trumpets, waving brooms, hoisting flags and other symbols of the party.

    Already seated at the venue were APC chairmen from South West states, party executives and leaders, candidates, lawmakers,

    Others are Wife of the Lagos State Governor, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, Wife of the Lagos State Deputy Governors, Mrs Oluremi Hamzat, former Gov.Olusegun Osoba of Ogun, former Deputy Governor of Lagos, Dr Idiat Adebule, other dignitaries and various support groups.

    Newsmen reports that the popular Fuji star, Wasiu Ayinde and other hip hop musicians entertained supporters in a live play at the event to the admiration of the participants.

    Also at the event were Nollywood stars such as Yinka Quadri, Saheed Balogun, Eniola Ajao, Modupe Daramola, Taiwo Hassan, Terry G, among others.

    There was tight security at the venue of the campaign, as security agencies and ad hoc security personnel were strategically situated at the different points of entries.

    The security agencies ensured thorough searching of supporters of the APC before allowing entry.

  • Ignore Uzodimma at your own peril – Tinubu to South-East leaders

    Ignore Uzodimma at your own peril – Tinubu to South-East leaders

    Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Bola Tinubu, has told business and political leaders in the South-East to ignore Imo’s Gov. Hope Uzodimma at their own peril.

    Tinubu spoke in Owerri on Thursday at a town hall meeting with South-East private sector drivers, including manufacturers, investors, traders, entrepreneurs and artisans.

    He expressed delight over Uzodimma’s developmental strides and called on Nigerians to join hands with him and the APC to bring prosperity and renewed hope to the country.

    Tinubu called on all people of goodwill to vote for progress and to be part of the nation’s golden future and never to allow those who put the country backwards to come back again.

    Tinubu emphasised that Nigerians had the resources and the capacity to move forward as against incessant lamentation.

    ”I am coming to serve the people and not to be their boss. I brought progressive governance and forward-looking government and not the type that will take Nigerians backwards, ” he said.

    Tinubu encouraged the business community to continue to support him, adding that if elected president, he would create an enabling environment that would make their businesses more prosperous.

    “We will develop a code that when activated, will make their goods and services easy on the roads of Nigeria,” he said.

    In his remarks, Uzodimma said the reason for the town hall meeting was for the business leaders to interrogate some of the challenges and issues they were facing in their businesses, for provisions to be made in the APC candidate’s manifesto.

    Also, the National Chairman of APC, Sen. Abdullahi Adamu, said he came as a witness to what the stakeholders meeting of businessmen and women with their presidential candidate in the South-East would do with the interface.

    He described the meeting as strategic, adding that it was “organized for a unique people, the business group who are the major drivers of the nation’s economy”.

    newsmen reports that the meeting was also attended by Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau and his Ebonyi colleague, among others.

  • FCT minister, Tinubu task clerics on unity, corruption fight

    FCT minister, Tinubu task clerics on unity, corruption fight

    Malam Muhammad Bello, Federal Capital Territory Minister, has charged Muslim clerics to continue to champion national unity, peace, progress and development.

    Bello made the call at the 18th Extraordinary Dawrah (Forum) of 17 imams from South-South, South East and South West with the theme, Imams Unity for National Development, held on Saturday in Abuja.

    Newsmen reports that the forum was organised by the Committee of FCT Imams Initiative (CFII), under the Chairmanship of Sheikh Tajudeen Adigun.

    Represented by Malam Muhammad Bashir, the Director, Human Resources Management, the minister also enjoined imams to pray for peaceful conduct of the 2023 General Elections in the country.

    ” The Federal Capital Territory Administration welcome this type of forum and indeed it is going to assist the administration in driving the affairs of the territory and the country at large.

    ” Particularly as the the theme of forum aptly captured, It has come at a better time as the nation is approaching the 2023 General Elections

    ” The conference will add value to what the administration is doing to enhance national cohesion in the Federal Capital Territory.”

    Also, the Presidential Candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Bola Tinubu, also said that very little can be achieved in a country without unity.

    The former two-term governor of Lagos state stated that islam has debunked any thoughts of racial or cultural superiority of one group of people over another.

    Represented by his running mate, Sen. Kashim Shettima, he said the unity of Nigerians irrespective of their religion and ethnicity was important to the development of the country.

    According to him, no nation, society or community can ever develop without unity and what binds us together supercedes what divides us.

    ” I’m extremely delighted that this forum is being attended by 17 imams from the Southern part of this country that are here to brainstorm.”

    He commended the CFII for championing the course of promoting unity among Muslims with a view to enhancing national unity and development.

    Earlier, Sheikh Adigun, explained that the conference was to remind the imams of Islamic brotherhood and unity, which was key to complete faith of a Muslim.

    He said that Allah has mentioned imams in several chapters and verses of the Holy Qur’an, adding that the primary duty of Imams was to guides the people by the commandments of the Almighty Allah.

    He explained that Imams must maintain the guidance of people as stipulated in the Qur’an and the teachings of prophet Muhammad.

    He, therefore, urged Imams to champion the fight against corruption, noting that the best way to fight corruption is to connect man to his creator.

    ” If people fear Allah they will not steal. No amount of security votes, EFCC and ICPC can stop insecurity or corruption except the fear of Allah.

    ” Imams need to do a lots in fighting corruption but they themselves must be clean from corrupt practices because they cannot fight it if they are involved in it.”

    On his part, Dr Haroun Ogbonnia, Vice President-General, Nigeria Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), said the conference would “elevate the status of Imams from the level of beggarliness to self reliance.

    ” It is good that they have brought us from the Southern part of the country so that we can discuss our predicament which is more unique.”

  • 2023 Election: North’s time to pay back Tinubu — Sen. Ibrahim

    2023 Election: North’s time to pay back Tinubu — Sen. Ibrahim

    Sen. Abu Ibrahim, an All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart, says 2023 is the time for the geo-political north to pay back the party’s presidential candidate, Sen Bola Tinubu, by supporting him.

    Ibrahim, from Katsina State, stated this on Thursday in Katsina during his visit to the Campaign Office of the Katsina State APC gubernatorial candidate, Dr Dikko Radda.

    According to him, the call is to complement the support Tinubu has been giving to candidates from the north.

    He recalled how Tinubu supported PDP presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar when he contested for the seat on the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) platform.

    The Senator also recalled that the APC presidential candidate supported President Muhammadu Buhari to win elections on the party’s platform in 2015 and 2019.

    Ibrahim said that Tinubu was a lover of the north, adding that “when elected, Tinubu will surely promote the interest of the north”.

    He assured Nigerians that if Tinubu became the president, he would replicate the wonderful work he did in Lagos, to cover the whole of Nigeria.

    Ibrahim also urged the people of Katsina State to vote for Radda.

    He said: “Radda is an intelligent young man that would move the state forward when elected as governor“.

    He added that for now he had relocated to Katsina to spearhead reconciliation of party members and promote the candidature of Tinubu and Radda.

    According to him, he is currently going round the state to make sure Tinubu and Radda won handsomely during the forthcoming elections.

    In his remarks, Radda thanked the senator for his fatherly guidance and assured him that he would not be disappointed in the state during the elections.

    Also speaking, the state APC Deputy Chairman, Alhaji Bala Abu-Musawa, disclosed that with the relocation of Sen. Ibrahim to Katsina, Tinubu and Radda victories were guaranteed.

    He stressed that Katsina APC was a one big united family, adding that, “we are one, there is no division in the party”.

  • 2023 presidency: Tinubu remains best option – APC chieftain

    2023 presidency: Tinubu remains best option – APC chieftain

    A former Commissioner for Natural Resources in Ondo State, Mr Idowu Otetubi, has described Sen. Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the best presidential candidate come 2023 election.

    Otetubi said this while addressing newsmen on Thursday in Akure.

    “Tinubu remains the best for the country. In Tinubu, we have an astute political strategist, an economist and administrator, whose contributions to democracy resonates across the country and beyond.

    “I want to appeal to all Nigerians to embrace Tinubu project and work assiduously for the success of our great party, the APC in 2023,” Otetubi said.

    Otetubi added that Tinubu remained committed to changing the narratives and would surpass the expectations of Nigerians.

    “He has said it at several fora that he has the foresight to identify Nigeria’s problems and solve them headlong.
    “Tinubu transformed Lagos to what it is today. Let him reenact the feat at the national level,” he said.

    The former commissioner noted that Tinubu in his political journey, had never lost an election, saying that he would not lose the presidential bid come 2023.

    “I urge all our party members and Nigerians to rally support for Tinubu to emerge as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, come 2023.

    “He has the capacity, intellect and above all, he has been tested and trusted,” Otetubi said.

  • 2023: Tinubu, Atiku, others to feature in Keffi polo tournament- Wadada

    2023: Tinubu, Atiku, others to feature in Keffi polo tournament- Wadada

    APC and PDP Presidential Candidates, Sen. Bola Tinubu and ex-Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, respectively, are expected to feature in the forthcoming National Unity Polo Tournament, in Keffi, Nasarawa State.

    Newsmen report that the four-day event is being organised by Keffi Polo Ranch, supported by Heritage Bank.

    The polo tournament is expected to bring together other political gladiators, royal fathers and captains of industry in the country.

    Founder and promoter of the Ranch, Mr Ahmed Wadada, made the disclosure in an interview with NAN on Tuesday in Abuja.

    Wadada explained that the tournament scheduled to hold from Sept. 8 to 11, would serve as a veritable platform that will deepen understanding among the presidential candidates of all the political parties and their running mates.

    This, Wadada said, was with a view to ensuring rancour-free campaigns for the 2023 General Elections.

    He said, ”already the political atmosphere in the country is charged ahead of the commencement of campaigns by all presidential candidates.

    ”It might hot up in the next couple of months, hence the need for the tournament in order to douse tension in the political space.”

    Wadada, who is also the Social Democratic Party (SDP) Senatorial candidate for Nasarawa West, appealed to politicians to shun provocative and inciting statements in the course of campaigns, which could trigger election violence.

    ” For those of us that are politicians, we must avoid provocative statements, we must avoid threatening ourselves.

    ”It is saddening that we make statements that are provocative and the younger ones are listening to us,” he said.

    Wadada, who revealed that Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo would serve as a Special Guest of honour at the tournament, solicited the cooperation of all political actors in the country.

    He said,” this is to achieve non-violent political atmosphere before, during and after the forthcoming 2023 General Elections.”

    Similarly, the former lawmaker, said that the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III will feature as the Royal Father during the tournament.

    He said also expected at the event were the President of Senate, Sen. Ahmed Lawal, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila and other notable personalities in the country

    Wadada said: ” The tournament will bring together presidential flag bearers of all the political parties and other political gladiators across the country.

    ” I have reached out to Tinubu and Atiku and they have promised to participate alongside with their running mates.

    ” We have also extended invitation to the Labour Party’s Presidential Candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, the Presidential candidate of New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, the Presidential candidate of Action Alliance (AA), retired Maj. Hamza Al-Mustapha.

    ”Others are Mr Kola Abiola of People’s Redemption Party (PRP) and the Social Democratic Party Presidential Candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo.

    ” It’s gratifying to say that all of them have agreed to fully grace in the national unity Polo Tournament.”

    Similarly, Wadada disclosed that the Emirs of Kano, Zazzau, Bida, Bauchi, Gombe, Minna, Ooni of Ife, Obi of Onitsha, Olu of Warri and all royal fathers in Nasarawa State, have also promised to grace the tournament.

    He expressed optimism that the tournament which will be hosted by Gov. Abdullahi Sule, would strengthen national cohesion and ensure violence-free free campaigns in the country.

    This, according to him, will further educate electorate and party supporters to eschew violence and embrace peace, before, during and after the elections.

  • APC Ghana urge Nigerians to rise above religious bigotry to progress

    APC Ghana urge Nigerians to rise above religious bigotry to progress

    The Ghana chapter of the APC says Nigerians must rise above religious bigotry and have faith in Sen. Bola Tinubu’s wisdom in choosing a Muslim as a running mate.

    The Chairman of the chapter, Mr Oghenosa Micheletti, in his congratulatory message on Tuesday to Tinubu, APC Presidential Candidate for the  2023 general elections, described the choice of Sen. Kashim Shettima, as wise.

    According to him, Tinubu-Shettima presidential ticket will take Nigeria to greater heights.

    “We congratulate Tinubu for his foresight and in leading the nation to jettison religious bigotry so that we can progress and face the betterment for our people.

    “It’s high time we did away with foreign religions for more progress and prosperity,” Micheletti said.

    He said that nations were not built on religious sentiments but on capacities of leaders.

    “It’s time we relegated religion to the background of our life to allow more progress like China and other prosperous nations, after all, Tinubu’s wife is a Christian.

    “If Tinubu chose Shettima, he sees what many Nigerians may not be seeing now but will manifest later. It is a wise choice that will usher in the desired Nigeria if they win in 2023.

    “Whatever we do as a country, we must put competence above religion. If a Muslim Muslim ticket will put Nigeria ahead of other nations in terms of development then so be it.

    “No nation is measured by the religion of its leaders but by the quality of life of its people,” Micheletti said.

    He said that the APC in Ghana would not relent in rallying support for the Tinubu/Shettima ticket, describing it as the best thing that would happen to Nigeria.

    Micheletti pointed out that it was time Nigeria moved away from religious divides and looked at the pedigree and antecedents of Shettima.

    “The former Borno governor is competent, patriotic, loyal and experienced, and will add value to our nation, which is what we need at this point.

    “Nigeria must trust in Tinubu’s judgment. He is a great judge of character as shown in choice of successor in Lagos state and the giant strides his input in choosing successive administrations have brought to the state

    “Let us allow him to replicate the giant strides of Lagos state in Nigeria by eschewing religious sentiments and supporting his choice of a running mate.

    “Let us allow them to bring in their vision for Nigeria that will usher in a new era in Nigeria’s milestone,” he said.

    Micheletti, however,  urged the media and religious leaders to set agenda for the people away from religion but on issues and focus on candidates with the capacity like Tinubu to advance Nigeria’s interest and that of its citizens.

    Newsmen recalls that Tinubu, APC’s 2023 presidential candidate on Saturday in Daura, Katsina , announced Shettima, a Muslim as his running mate.

    Tinubu, also a former two-term governor of Lagos state and one of the leaders of the APC, had gone to Daura to pay Sallah homage on President Muhammadu Buhari.

    Controversy has continued to trail the APC’s Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket with choice of Shettima, a former two-term governor of Borno, who is currently representing Borno Central in the National Assembly.

  • FULL SPEECH: Tinubu officially declares former Gov. Shettima as running mate [Video]

    FULL SPEECH: Tinubu officially declares former Gov. Shettima as running mate [Video]

    Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, presidential flag bearer of the APC has formally confirmed former Governor of Borno Senator Shetima as his running mate in the 2023 presidential election.

    TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) reports the APC made the declaration after a lot of speculations in the media.

    In his speech during the unveiling of his running mate, Tinubu said: ‘We hold the chance to move the nation and our collective cause forward as never before. Let us seize this moment so that history may write kindly of us’.

    ‘It is time to focus with utmost devotion and love of country to do all we can do to advance the ideals of democratic and progressive good governance in the land’

    ‘We must end poverty and bring greater prosperity and more lasting peace. Let us be wise of thought yet courageous in action, as we embark on a collective enterprise that brings jobs, education, food, medicine, hope and belief in a better life to those who need them’.

    ‘I stand ready to begin this journey with you, hopefully, to lead the nation on this needed path as your next President by the grace of God. I believe this is a pivotal moment at which the dynamics of history and destiny call us forth to reshape our beloved nation. This is our moment’.

    ‘We all must answer the nation’s call. For some, this requires of us that we step forward, assuming new roles and responsibilities. For others, it may mean something else. For all of us, it requires that we dedicate ourselves to the collective national task as never before’.

    ‘To re-envision and reshape the nation, I must compose the best team possible, a team put together with but one overriding purpose: to forever establish just, capable, and compassionate governance for the people of Nigeria without regard to religion, region, or ethnic origin’.

    ‘In the weeks since becoming the presidential candidate and standard-bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC), I have been touched as Nigerians from all walks of life have demonstrated their faith in my capacity to lead this country. I thank you for the outpourings of support for they reveal to me the hope you hold for this nation’s greatness. As long as we walk together and work together, we shall arrive at our national greatness together. To this glad and great endeavour, I fully devote myself and my future labour’.

    ‘In full compliance with existing law and regulation, I submitted all necessary documents regarding my nomination as the APC presidential candidate to INEC. But, as was expected, the choice of my vice presidential running mate remained an open and burning question’.

    ‘This gave rise to much speculation and debate’.

    ‘Recent events [the voluntary withdrawal of my dear friend and brother Ibrahim Masari] mean that I am called upon, today, to put an end to the speculation’.

    ‘I have never been an indecisive man and have no present intention to become one’.

    ‘What I am, however, is a democrat. And a democrat must listen to, and consult with, the people and his advisors so that he may reform and govern wisely and on their behalf. This I have done. My political career was not built on blind indifference to the views of others. I appreciate the perspectives of leading members of the party, political allies and key national figures who see Nigeria’s future as I do. They gave me their views so that I might add their valuable insights to mine to reach the best decision possible and do so in a manner that strengthens the institutional fabric of our party as well as accelerating the evolution of our political democracy’.

    ‘I am also a founding member of the APC. I hold our party’s core principles close to heart such that I shall do nothing to betray the spirit in which the party was created’.

    ‘Having now listened to the sage, careful advice of a broad section of the party and of the nation, there are a few points I feel I must make about the exceptional and extraordinary person with whom I will share the APC ticket and the principles of open and good governance that informed this choice’.

    ‘A dominant theme of my political history and my personal life is my staunch belief in our diversity. Greatness lies in embracing our diversity and making it work to enhance the dynamism and justice of our political system. My selection of a running mate comports entirely with this longstanding inclination’.

    ‘The concurrence of my party in this matter has been a source of comfort and encouragement. We are truly building a progressive party that not only represents a departure from other political parties but one that truly may well be the best hope for democratic good governance in Nigeria’.

    ‘I realize the momentous times we have entered. I know what lies in the balance. I also know that our political choices and activities send both intended and unintended signals to portions of the Nigerian electorate’.

    ‘All my life, my decisions regarding the team around and supporting me have always been guided by the principles of competence, innovation, compassion, integrity, fairness, and adherence to excellence’.

    ‘When I was Governor of Lagos State, these principles helped me assemble one of the most capable governing cabinets any state or this nation has ever seen. I trust enough in these principles to allow them to, once more, guide me to construct another exemplary team that can do Nigeria proud’.

    ‘Second, this chapter in our country’s history demands a bold yet pragmatic approach, a path already chartered by the progressive ethos of the APC. The foundation for sustainable progress has been laid these past seven years by the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. The challenges of today are consequential because the lives and livelihoods of millions of Nigerians lie in the balance. Visionary and creative leadership will take us to our goal’.

    ‘Our focus, therefore, must be on getting the job done; and that means getting the very best and competent people to do it. In this crucial moment, where so much is at stake, we must prioritize leadership, competence, and the ability to work as a team over other considerations’.

    ‘I am mindful of the energetic discourse concerning the possible religion of my running mate. Just and noble people have talked to me about this. Some have counselled that I should select a Christian to please the Christian community. Other have said I should pick a Muslim to appeal to the Muslim community. Clearly, I cannot do both’.

    ‘Both sides of the debate have impressive reason and passionate arguments supporting their position. Both arguments are right in their own way. But neither is right in the way that Nigeria needs at the moment. As president, I hope to govern this nation toward uncommon progress. This will require innovation. It will require steps never before taken. It will also require decisions that are politically difficult and rare’.

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