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Tinubu/Shettima: Ajimobi Takes Campaign to Markets

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Wife of former Governor of Oyo state, Dr Florence Ajimobi has solicited the support of market men and women in Oyo state for the Presidential bid of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.

Dr Ajimobi made the plea at a meeting with the leaders of selected markets across Oyo state, held in Ibadan.

Dr Ajimobi, who is the coordinator, Oyo Tinubu/Shettima Women Campaign Organization, reminded the market leaders that the All Progressives Congress, APC Presidential candidate was the son of a one time market leader in Lagos state.

She assured them that Asiwaju Tinubu would create an enabling environment for market men and women to thrive across the country.

The Oyo Tinubu/Shettima Women Campaign Organization Coordinator also appealed to the market representatives to mobilize their members to stage a solidarity walk for the APC Presidential candidate.

Our Correspondent reports that the market leaders, in a chorus response, agreed to mobilize their members for the solidarity walk.

Oluwakayode Banjo

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Women Organization Sells Tinubu/Shettima Ticket to Religious Bodies

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As Political parties and their flag bearers intensify campaigns ahead of the General election, the Oyo Tinubu/Shettima Women Campaign Organization has visited religious bodies in Oyo State.

The visits aimed to sell the All Progressives Congress, APC Presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and his running mate, Alhaji Kashim Shettima to the bodies and seek spiritual blessings for the candidates.

During a visit to the state secretariat of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, the Coordinator, Oyo Tinubu/Shettima Women Campaign Organization, Dr Florence Ajimobi described Asiwaju Tinubu as a God-fearing man, who had never been religiously or tribally biased.

Dr Ajimobi said the antecedent of the APC Presidential candidate in Lagos was a testimony of his exemplary leadership prowess, stressing that she was confident that Asiwaju Tinubu would bring the desired transformation in the country.

The Oyo Tinubu/Shettima Women Campaign Organization Coordinator added that Asiwaju Tinubu was a unifier and builder of people and that many had attained greatness through him.

Responding, Oyo State CAN Chairman, Apostle Joshua Akinyemiju emphasised that the association did not have any preferred candidate, but prayed to God for the emergence of God-fearing Leaders, who would only lead with the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Similarly, during a visit to the Ishaq Abiola Ajimobi Central Mosque, Oke Ado, the Oyo Tinubu/Shettima Women Campaign Organization met with representatives of various Muslim Women Groups in the state to canvas votes for the APC Presidential candidate.

At the meeting, Dr Florence Ajimobi said Asiwaju Tinubu had always been passionate about the education and empowerment of youths in the country.

Dr Ajimobi said she had no doubt that Asiwaju Tinubu would improve the standard of education and also prioritize youth empowerment.

She urged members of the groups to ensure that they obtained their Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs and actively participate in the forthcoming elections.

Responding on behalf of the Muslim Women groups, An Associate Professor, Zarat Uthman pledged the support of the groups for the Presidential bid of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.

Associate Professor Uthman heaped praises on Dr Florence Ajimobi, who she described as a woman of virtue and courageous leader.

Oluwakayode Banjo 

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Oyetola Inaugurates S’West APC Presidential Campaign Council

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The All Progressive Congress , APC, Presidential Campaign Council, Grassroots Mobilization Engagement and Orientation Directorate, South West Zone has been inaugurated in Osogbo, Osun state capital.

Inaugurating the council, Osun state Governor , Mr Adegboyega Oyetola stressed that Tinubu/Shettima Presidential ticket was an answered prayer to various challenges confronting the nation.

Governor Oyetola noted that the antecedents of  Asiwaju Bola Tinubu were enough to prove that he has solutions to national challenges urging members of the Council to permeate the south-west zone and get massive votes for the party in February 2023 presidential election.

In a remark, the convener who is a former deputy Governor in Osun State, Mrs Titi Laoye Pomle tasked members of the council to work tirelessly by taking Tinubu /Shettima campaign message to every household.

Earlier, Osun  APC Chairman, Prince Gboyega Famodun had described Asiwaju  Tinubu as the most popular politician.

He recalled that the nation missed the chance of having the best President in 1993 saying 2023 is another chance which should be utilized.

Radio Nigeria correspondent reports that representatives from the South West States were present at the inaugural meeting.


Abiodun Adeoye

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APC Postpones Campaign Kick-Off Indefinitely

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The All Progressives Congress APC Presidential Campaign Council has postponed the kick-off of its campaigns earlier slated for Wednesday.

Director-General, of the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council and Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong disclosed this in a statement Tuesday.

According to him, the adjustment of the timetable and schedule of activities is in order to accommodate growing interests shown by various political tendencies in being part of the campaign council.

According to him, a new date for the kick-off would be announced soon.

The statement reads: “Recall that we had earlier earmarked a peace walk and prayers for Wednesday, September 28, 2022, to officially kick-off our campaigns for the 2023 Presidential Elections. We had also announced that the members of the Campaign Council report at the Campaign Headquarters on that day to collect their letters of appointment. 

“However, due to the expansion of the list to accommodate more stakeholders and interests within the APC family, we have decided to adjust the timetable of these activities in order to ensure everyone is on board before activities officially commence. Consequently, the activities earlier announced for the 28th of September will no longer

“As the ruling and most attractive party in Nigeria, we understand the sacrifices and understanding of our teeming members who are more than willing to volunteer themselves for this great task ahead. It also shows the enormous love that the party members have for our candidates 

“A new date and timetable of events will be announced soon”. 

Punch/Simeon Ugbodovon

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