Politics

Tinubu Keeps Mum at Ibadan Rally

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By Oluwakayode Banjo

Ibadan, Oyo State on Thursday, stood still for the All Progressives Congress, APC Presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, as his campaign train hit the state.

Thousands of supporters of the party had arrived at the ancient Mapo Hall at Oja’aba as early as nine o’clock in the morning awaiting the arrival of the Presidential candidate and his entourage.

Radio Nigeria Correspondent reports that, after several hours of waiting, Asiwaju Tinubu arrived in Ibadan at half past two in the afternoon and proceeded to the State Governor’s office at the secretariat where he was received by the Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde.

The APC Presidential candidate then proceeded to the International Conference Center, University of Ibadan, where he had a closed-door meeting with Traditional rulers from the Southwest region.

Asiwaju and his entourage eventually arrived at the Mapo Hall at half past six in the evening.

Upon his arrival, Asiwaju Tinubu raised the hand of the Party’s Governorship candidate, Senator Teslim Folarin and officially presented him with the flag of the party.

According to our Correspondent, Asiwaju Tinubu did not address the crowd as he left the venue immediately after the flag presentation to Senator Folarin.

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Lalong is APC’s Presidential Campaign DG

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The APC has appointed Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State as the Director General of the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council.

The National Chairman of the party, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, accompanied by Asiwaju Tinubu, Kashim Shettima, and Governor Lalong, disclosed this in Abuja, after presenting the Director General to President Buhari.

He told State House correspondents that the choice of Governor Lalong was based on his ability to deliver the goals of the party.

Answering questions on the party’s choice of a Muslim-Muslim ticket, Senators Abdullahi Adamu and Kashim Shettima said the decision was not deliberate, emphasizing that it was propelled by the prevailing circumstances of the political exegeses in the country.

They, however, stressed that they were sensitive to the situation while appealing for understanding, and pledged that fair play will be meted out across boards.

Abdullah Bello

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Buhari Congratulates Tinubu as APC Presidential flagbearer

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President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his emergence as the APC Presidential Flagbearer in the 2023 elections.

In a statement by the Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, the President says having emerged victorious, Senator Tinubu has party’s full and unwavering support.

He emphasises that the APC must unite behind Asiwaju to achieve victory in the 2023 elections to enable the APC administration to continue to secure communities, grow the economy and continue the fight against corruption.

During the Primaries, there were factions and disagreements amongst the contestants and now that the process has ended we must build a united front in our party.

“In this way, the APC will remain the party that can best deliver on the priorities of the Nigerian people. Now it is time to put the process behind us.

“Because what we can all agree is that the APC remains the party that can best deliver on the priorities of the Nigerian people. But the way to demonstrate that we can get on with this job is to unite.

“The movement we created in 2013 is beyond individuals. Together, we made history by becoming the first party in our country’s history to unseat a party in power and propel our candidate into the Presidency through a peaceful democratic transfer of power.

President Buhari says the APC believes that Bola Ahmed Tinubu will safeguard and improve on this democratic achievement and legacy.

The President notes that Tinubu is the right candidate for Nigeria’s aspiration, saying that under APC, Nigeria can achieve greatness and fulfil its destiny in Africa and the World.

He recognises and commends the enthusiasm and self-confidence amongst party men and women while thanking delegates for making the right decision.

Abdullah Bello

Politics

Yoruba leaders Intervene in Tinubu, Aregbesola Rift

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The leaders of Yoruba race met on Tuesday March 1, 2022, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital to resolve the lingering strained relationship between two prominent Yoruba political leaders- Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola.

The meeting, which held at a private residence of the Alaafin of Oyo in Ibadan, lasted about two hours.

The meeting had in attendance the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi; the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola as a first step towards finding a lasting reconciliation between the two.
After consultations, the leaders agreed to move to the next stage of the meeting which will be held at a later date.