2023 Elections: I remain a candidate to be beaten- Bola Tinubu
The Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that he is prepared to win the 2023 general elections,adding that it would be an herculean task for anyone to defeat him at the polls
This is just as the Pan Yoruba Socio-political group, Afenifere said that Tinubu will be a pan-Nigerian President if given the chance to lead the country.
Asiwaju Tinubu stated this at the residence of the Afenifere leader in Akure, the Ondo State Capital on Sunday when he presented a document containing his manifesto to Pa Fasoranti and other Afenifere leaders including Chief Olu Falae; Basorun Seinde Arogbofa among others.
Pa Fasoranti who blessed and prayed for Tinubu’s success at the 2023 polls, expressed the belief that with his great performance when he was Lagos Governor, the APC Presidential Candidate would do well as the nation’s President.
Speaking further the former Governor of Lagos State said he received massive support from the North, hence his government will be fair to all regions If elected as the president in 2023 elections.
Tinubu who also received the endorsement of Pa Fasoranti and other Afenifere leaders, said his ambition was to turn things around for better in the country.
According to the APC Presidential Candidate, the action plan tagged “Renewed Hope” is progressing as many governors and leaders in the north are giving his ambition massive support.
His words”The North proved to me Nigeria can survive its unity. Some people want President Muhammadu Buhari to announce someone but the President said No. He insisted the process must go on democratically. The President said anyone that would mess up the APC process would see the other side of his eyes. He remained upright and saw to the process to the end.”
“Northern APC Governors resolved that the Presidency must go to the South and especially South West. Governor Nasir El-Rufai, Abdullahi Ganduje and others supported me to the end. The battle was tough and at a point I was in doubt. There were many rumours and I became confused of what to believe.”
“President Buhari told me I promoted his name with the way I won the primary election because the process was clean and transparent and nobody can accuse him of manipulating the process. President Buhari said I gave him credibility and I deserved to be President. When I asked him to nominate the VP candidate for me, he said I should pick whoever I want and it is the reason I chose a competent man in Kashim Shettima who never lost any election and protected Christians in time of trouble in his state,” said Asiwaju Tinubu.
An Afenifere leader, Chief Sehinde Arogbofa urged Asiwaju Tinubu to address issue of insecurity and restructuring with all seriousness, while another leader,Chief Olu Falae charged Tinubu to look into falling value of naira and economic hardship when he emerges the President.
Also speaking, the Oyo state governor, Mr Seyi Makinde represented by his deputy, Adebayo Lawal promised to follow the path of Yoruba leaders to ensure the emergence of Tinubu as President.
Others who were at the event included governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state represented by his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa; new Ekiti state governor, Mr Abiodun Oyebanji, drummed support for the aspiration of Tinubu.
Among the prominent leaders who witnessed the event Sunday in Akure were Archbishop Ayo Ladigbolu, Chief Bisi Akande; Professor Isaac Adewole, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, retired General Olu Bajowa, Chief of Army Staff, General Alani Akinrinade; Ambassador Sola Iji; APC National Secretary, Senator Iyiola Omisore; APC National Vice Chairman (South West), Hon Isaacs Kekemeke; Ondo State APC Chairman, Engr Ade Adetimehin; Dr Kunle Olajide, ace journalist, Dare Babarinsa; Chief Pius Akinyelure; former Ondo State House of Assembly Speaker, Dr Bakkita Bello and Chief Olusola Oke, SAN.
FULL TEXT OF AFENIFERE ON BOLA AHMED TINUBU’S VISIT TO PA FASORANTI,OTHER LEADERS IN AKURE ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30TH, 2022.
Following indication by the Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the forthcoming 2023 Elections, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to visit The Leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation Afenifere, Pa Reuben Famuyide FASORANTI, OFR, invited Leaders from all parts of Yorubaland to be with him as he receives the astute Politician.
The Leaders and some other eminent Yoruba intelligensials responded positively by sitting with him as he hosted Tinubu in Akure today.
The meeting was attended by Yoruba Leaders from Oyo, Ogun, Ondo, Ekiti, Osun, Lagos, Kogi and Kwara States.
The meeting was fully briefed about the aspiration of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to contest for the Presidency of Nigeria in the forthcoming Elections in February 2023. He even presented his Manifesto to Baba, the Asiwaju of Yorubaland.
He shared with us his vision of a greater and more prosperous Nigeria where democratic rights, rule of law, justice and fairness will reign supreme. He also gave assurance on steps to be taken to ensure safety and security of Nigerians and their properties.
Following exhaustive deliberations informed by presentations by various stakeholders, the Afenifere states as follow:
- We affirm that Nigeria as a country must be established on the basis of democracy, true federalism and social justice.
- We affirm that Democracy is the most civilised method of governance because it is based on the fundamental human rights of every citizen to determine how he or she wants to be governed.
- We support the decision of all qualified citizens to exercise their fundamental rights of seeking offices provided by the federal Constitution.
- Having taken cognisance of his commendable antecedents as Lagos State Governor and his demonstrated ability in building physical and human capital, the Yoruba Leaders at today’s meeting are in no doubt that Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria offers the best opportunity to produce a government of that will usher in a new Era of hope, peace, security, harmony, gainful employment for the multitude, economic development, social and political stability.
- We were also assured us of his commitment to the promotion of true federalism that will give states more control over their affairs.
- Afenifere wishes him success in the pursuit of his vision.
- The Meeting urged other presidential candidates to utilise similar opportunities to articulate their visions.
Thank you for your attention.
Abagun Kole omololu
National Organising Secretary, Afenifere
SPORTS WORLD CUP: Nigeria Beat Germany, Win Bronze Medal In India
The Flamingoes of Nigeria have won bronze medal at the 2022 World Cup Under-17 in India after beating Germany.German girls produced one of the best comeback in football history before they eventually lost on penalties.The Germans came back from 3-0 down to draw 3-3 against the Flamingos before they lost 3-2 during the shootouts.The Flamingos started the encounter on an impressive note, but they had to wait until the 20th minute before netting their first goal through Opeyemi Ajakaye.Aminat Bello scored the second goal for the Flamingos in the 48th minute before Etim got the third goal in the 63rd minute.However, Germany pulled one back in the 73rd minute through Jella Veit with Paulina adding the second before Loreen Bender restored parity at the death to take the game into penalties.Coach Olowookere and his team went into this match against Germany as wounded lions having lost their semifinal game against Colombia in a painful situation.
2023 Elections:APC Flagbearer,Tinubu visits Akure, receives Pa Fasoranti’s blessing…..
The Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has received the blessing of the Leader of Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti.
Tinubu was in Ondo State today,Sunday and visited the country home of Pa Fasoranti where he received the blessing This is coming weeks after the acting leader of the group, Ayo Adebanjo, had endorsed the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi.
The APC standard bearer had arrived in the state to present his Action Plan on how to reposition the country to the Yoruba Yoruba cultural and political organisation.The 80-page Action Plan document christened Renewed Hope, was formally launched in Abuja on 21 October by President Muhammadu Buhari.
News flash:October Sanitation-70 landed in trouble over violation of environment law in Ondo!
Ondo State Commissioner for Environment, Sunday Akinwalere and the Acting General Manager, Ondo State Waste Management Authority (ODSWMA), Kunle Olajumbu, have encouraged all residents to continue to key into the monthly environmental sanitation excise to ensure healthy living.
The duo while speaking shortly after monitoring the October edition of the monthly environmental sanitation excise within Akure metropolis, particularly charged the residents to make cleanliness a daily affair to ward off any form of diseases.
During the exercise on Saturday, no fewer than 70 persons were arrested at different locations within the state capital for violating environmental sanitation law.The Commissioner noted that anybody who violates environmental sanitation laws in the state will face the full wrath of the law.
He particularly lauded Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State for his proactiveness and commitment to prevent flooding in the state, adding that the procurement of Swamp Buggies by the government to clear waterways has drastically reduced flooding and prevented loss to lives and property in the state.
Olajumbu described the sanitation excise as successful, with high level of compliance and urged residents including market women as well as other business owners to continue to support government to ensure healthy and hygienic environment for all to live in. While charging the residents to always keep their waste in bins for easy evacuation by waste collectors, the Acting General Manager equally warned against dumping of refuse in unauthorised places, saying it is unhygienic.
Acting GMThe Acting GM promised to intensify efforts and step up activities, particularly in the area of enforcement to ensure citizens key into all rules and regulations guiding environmental sanitation in the state.
News Update-US Terror Alert: Buhari douses tension says alert not exceptional to Nigeria.
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians to remain calm as the government has taken precautionary measures to sustain the protection of their lives and property.
In a statement by the Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, President Buhari says the recent changes in travel advice from the US and UK governments should not be a cause for panic.
The President stresses that Nigeria is no exception in having terror threats listed in foreign government’s travel advice to their citizens. He noted that UK and US travel advisories also state there is a high likelihood of terror attacks in many Western European nations. According to him, the UK and US advice to their respective citizens on travel to one another’s countries contain the same warning, and reminds that terror is a reality the world over. The President however pointed out that the advisory does not mean an attack in Abuja is imminent.
He explained that since the July prison raid, security measures have been reinforced in and around the FCT, adding that heightened monitoring and interception of terrorist communications ensure potential threats are caught further upstream.
President Buhari says attacks are being foiled, emphasising that security agents are proactively rooting out threats to protect citizens just that much of their work is unseen and necessarily confidential.
He says Nigerians’ safety remains the highest priority of the government, hence security personnel do work around the clock to ensure the country and her people are kept safe.