President Muhammadu Buhari has yesterday congratulated All Progressive Congress, APC, National leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinibu for success at the poll that pushed him to victory while pledging his unwavering support to his ally come 2023. Buhari who applauded the former Lagos State Governor for working hard that made him cling to the presidential ticket of the progressive, charged the APC stakeholders to work together as a team to victory in 2023 while leaving behind their differences.
According to the Buhari Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, Buhari charged the party faithful to rally behind the flag bearer void of acrimony so that the party can propel itself to victory where Nigerians would have the desired leadership.
The statement partly reads, “Having emerged victorious he has our full and unwavering support.
Buhari added, “Now our party must unite behind our candidate to achieve victory at the 2023 elections so that our government will continue to secure our communities, grow our 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 so that we can get on with this job.
Buhari recalled, “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.
“We strongly believe that Bola Ahmed Tinubu will safeguard and improve on this democratic achievement and legacy. He is the right candidate for Nigeria’s aspiration because he is the APC’s candidate and under the continued stewardship of our party. Nigeria can achieve greatness and fulfill its destiny in Africa and the World.
“The high point of this extraordinary convention of our party was the energy of the Presidential aspirants and it is from amongst them that we have chosen the most popular leader.
“I recognize and commend the enthusiasm and self-confidence amongst our party men and women.
“I also thank the delegates for making the right decision leading to the emergence of our candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.”
