Atiku, Gombe Gov congratulate Tinubu on emergence as APC presidential flag bearer

By Folorunso Alagbede, Abuja

Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has congratulated Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his emergence as the presidential flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the next year’s general elections.

Atiku specifically attributed the victory of Tinubu to hard work and tenacity.

The former Vice President sent his felicitation to Tinubu via his verified Twitter handle yesterday in Abuja.

“Congratulations, @officialABAT, on your emergence as your party’s presidential candidate. It has been a hard-fought contest, but that you prevailed confirms your tenacity. -AA”, Atiku wrote.

Similarly, Gombe State Governor, Muhammdu Inuwa Yahaya has congratulated national leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC and former Lagos State Governor,  Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his emergence as the presidential flag bearer of the APC for the 2023 General election. 

Reacting to the overwhelming victory of Tinubu at the just-concluded Special Convention ( Presidential Primary 2022) of the party held in Abuja, Governor Inuwa, in a congratulatory message, described his emergence as a good omen and an expression of national unity of purpose.  

He said his victory is a manifestation of his years of personal commitment, sacrifice, tenancy, political experience and service to the nation. 

Describing Sen.Tinubu as an enigmatic leader and strong pillar with immense influence, Governor Inuwa expressed confidence that the APC standard bearer, has the capacity, acumen and sagacity to mobilize support across the length and breath of the country to give the ruling party a resounding victory at the forthcoming general elections. 

He also expressed optimism that when eventually elected as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Jagaban will bring to bear his vast wealth of experience and network as a former Governor, Senator and political leader to hit the ground running and build on the successes of the Buhari-led administration in all facets of human endeavour. He said Senator Tinubu has proven that he is able and capable to lead the nation, having governed Lagos state with a magic wand. 

While commending President Muhammadu Buhari for providing leadership and guidance that led to the enthronement of a transparent internal democratic process which resulted in the successful conduct of the APC Special Convention and Presidential primary, the Governor urged other aspirants, party stalwarts and faithful to rally round the flag bearer to ensure victory at the 2023 Polls. 

He also praised the Abdullahi Adamu-led national working committee,  NWC for organizing a free, fair, peaceful and transparent election and ensuring unity of purpose in the party, just as he lauded his colleagues in the northern governors forum for supporting power shift to the south in the spirit of equity, fairness and bond of  brotherhood which he noted will further strengthen the party and engender cohesion in the country.  

The Gombe State Governor said the successful conduct of the Presidential Primary is an indication that APC is rock solid, resolute and formidable more than ever before and is poised for greater exploits.  

He noted that members of the  party have shown candor and character in the quality of leadership,  maturity and commitment displayed by both delegates and aspirants throughout the process. 

Governor Inuwa Yahaya who played a significant role as the Chairman of the Budget Committee of the Special Convention and Presidential Primary election, assured of his continued personal commitment and support of the APC in Gombe State to deliver victory for the party in 2023 at all levels.