By The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Tokunbo Abiru has congratulated the National Leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his emergence as the party’s presidential flagbearer for the 2023 elections.
Tinubu, on Wednesday, won the APC presidential primary after he polled 1,271 votes to beat his closest challenger, the immediate past Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi who had 316 votes.
In his congratulatory message, Abiru who chairs the Senate Committee on Industries, said the party has made the best decision in electing Tinubu as its candidate, stressing that only the former Lagos State governor has the capacity to confront the opposition and secure victory for the APC at the polls next year.
The statement reads, “I heartily congratulate our revered National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his victory at the APC Presidential Primary election.
“The delegates of our dear party has made the best decision by electing Asiwaju to fly the flag of our dear party, APC in 2023. The Bola Tinubu presidency promises to bring transformational development to Nigeria as witnessed in Lagos State, where he served as two terms governor.
“I urge Nigerians from all walks of life to look beyond premodial considerations and throw their support behind Asiwaju Bola Tinubu’s candidacy.
“The complexities and protracted challenges facing our dear nation at this period requires a tested and experienced leader like Asiwaju to tackle them headlong.
“I congratulate all APC members and supporters for this historic feat.”
