Skip to main content

Tinubu Announced As Winner Of APC Presidential Primary for 2023 elections

Tinubu won the ticket at the APC presidential primary election at Eagles Square, Abuja on Wednesday.

“I have the expertise,” Tinubu said in his speech before the voting started

After months of intense horse-trading among various power blocs within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the former Lagos State governor, Bola Tinubu, was Wednesday declared the winner of the presidential primary of the party.

Former Lagos State governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu has won the presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2023 general election.

Tinubu won the ticket at the APC presidential primary election at Eagles Square, Abuja on Wednesday.

The former Lagos State governor polled 1271 votes in total to clinch the ticket ahead of former minister of transportation Rotimi Amaechi, vice president Yemi Osinbajo and Senate President Ahmad Lawan.

Amaechi was the closest to Tinubu with 316 votes. Osinbajo, who many thought would give Tinubu a tough run, came third with 235 votes while Lawan polled 152 votes.

Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello had 47 votes followed by Cross Rivers State governor Ben Ayade who polled 37 votes. Former minister of science and technology Ogbonnaya Onu had one vote.

Ebonyi State Governor Dave Umahi polled 38 votes. Senator Ahmed Sani Yerima polled four votes, former minister of state for education Emeka Nwajiuba polled one vote while Pastor Tunde Bakare of the Citadel Global Community Church, former Imo State governor Rochas Okorocha, Tein Jack-Rich and Ike-Obasi Mokelu had no votes.

[ruby_related heading=”More Read” total=5 layout=1]

Before the election commenced, Tinubu was endorsed by Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi, former governors of Ogun; Ibikunle Amosun, Akwa Ibom; Godswill Akpabio, Senator Ajayi Boroffice, former House of Representatives Speaker Dimeji Bankole and the only female aspirant Uju Kennedy Ohanenye.

“I have the expertise,” Tinubu said in his speech before the voting started.

“My record of corporate leadership, my financial expertise and my experience as an executive governor make me unique omong the spirants, giving me the requisite skills to accelerate progressive reforms that will change the face of the national economy.”

President Muhammadu while addressing party delegates on Tuesday night appealed to them to vote for an aspirant that will help the APC retain power after the 2023 presidential election.

“Our choice of flag bearer must be formidable,” Buhari said while appealing to elect a candidate that commands the ability “to unify the country and capacity to address our critical challenges.”

Tinubu, who paid glowing tribute to President Buhari on his effort to reposition the country in the last seven years, stressed that he had the wherewithal to administer the country effectively.

“Though our tribe and tongue may differ, we must build a united country, premised on equity, fairness and justice. True reform and progress lie not in copying others but in identifying our own opportunities,” Tinubu said.

“To lead Nigerians is a sacred trust, which I do not take lightly or seek selfishly. By giving me the party’s mandate, I hereby make my solemn vow to make Nigeria the best home for its citizens.”

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

129 suspects arrested for organising online gambling

The Police in southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality have arrested 129 suspects for organising online gambling, local police said on Thursday.

10 Essential Fruit Cutting Techniques Everyone Should Know plus VIDEO

Mastering basic fruit cutting techniques not only enhances the presentation of your dishes but also makes the process more enjoyable and efficient. Here are ten essential techniques to get you started: Slicing Common Fruits: Apples, oranges, kiwis Description: Slicing involves cutting fruit into thin, even pieces. Use a sharp knife and make sure to cut against the core or pit. For apples and pears, first cut the fruit in half, remove the core, and then slice. For citrus fruits, cut off the ends, stand the fruit upright, and slice downward. An image showing an apple being sliced into even, thin pieces. Dicing Common Fruits: Melons, mangoes, pineapples Description: Dicing involves cutting fruit into small, even cubes. This technique is ideal for fruit salads and salsas. Start by slicing the fruit, then cut each slice into strips, and finally, cut the strips into cubes. For mangoes, slice the cheeks off the pit, score the flesh without cutting through the skin, and push the skin inwa...

Femi Falana gets information on N4.6b fuel drained daily from FG

The federal government has forwarded to Lagos lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) information on fuel importation and sundry matters. The requested information was forwarded to the lawyer by the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) which was acting on the directive of the Minister of state, Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe Kachukwu as requested in his letter to the minister dated April 17, 2018. A letter dated July 9  and signed by Kingston Chikwendo on behalf of the DPR  to Falana and titled “Re: Request for Information on Fuel Importation and Sundry Matter” stated in part: “We humbly referred to your letter dated 17th April, 2018 to the Honourable Minister of State, Petroleum (HMSP) requesting for information on fuel importation and sundry matters. “The HMSP has directed the DPR to provide you with the requested information. “Consequently, we hereby forward to you the requested information as detailed in your letter”, it stated. In his letter dated April 17, Falana had spec...