Presidential Polls: “Tinubu Means Well for Nigeria, Has Better Plans,” Says Buratai

Presidential Polls: “Tinubu Means Well for Nigeria, Has Better Plans,” Says Buratai

  • The leadership prowess and capacity of Bola Ahmed Tinubu has once again been brought to the surface
  • Nigeria's former high commissioner to the Republic of Benin, Tukur Yusufu Buratai, has called for synergy amongst electorates to back Tinubu
  • Buratai said the APC presidential candidate has an apparent track record and should be allowed to serve as president

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FCT, Abuja - The former chief of army staff, Tukur Yusufu Buratai, has called on electorates and well-meaning Nigerians to pitch their tent with Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC).

He made this appeal in a statement issued in Abuja by his senior special assistant, Dr Abubakar Muhammed Sani.

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The former army chief labels Bola Tinubu as the most experienced and qualified to be at the helm of affairs in Nigeria. Photo: Dr Abubakar M.S, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu
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The statement reads:

"I want to reassure Nigerian voters to come out enmasse and vote for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as their next president. I say so because he means well for Nigeria, and he has a better plan to fix the country and take it to the promised land.

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"The evidence is very glaring for all to see; he has done it in the time past in Lagos and I am sure he has the wherewithal and capacity to replicate what he did across the country."

As contained in the statement made available to Legit.ng, the former Nigerian high commissioner to the Republic of Benin charged Nigerians to judge the APC flagbearer by his developmental records in infrastructure, human capital development, mentorship and government.

He said:

"Let us all work together to salvage this country by electing leaders with capacity. Nigerians have no reason to fear anything; this election will be peaceful, free and fair.
"I am also appealing to all contestants to stay calm and trust the system. INEC is fully prepared to deliver a credible election that will be free and fair."

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2023 Election: “APC Means Well for Nigerians,” Says Buratai

Similarly, ahead of the 2023 polls, Nigerians have been urged to pitch their tents with the All Progressive Congress (APC).

This appeal was made by the former chief of army staff turned politician, Tukur Yusufu Buratai.

In a recent interview, he revealed that the APC is the pathway to achieving the Nigerian dream and goals.

Insecurity: How Boko Haram Was Defeated in Northeast, Ex-Army Chief Reveals

Over a decade and more, the history of northeast Nigeria has been tied to insurgency and war.

However, that label is long gone according to the former chief of army staff, Tukur Yusufu Buratai.

The former army chief in a recent interview revealed that the war against insurgents in the northeast was won due to the cooperation of indigenes.

Source: Legit.ng

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Segun Adeyemi (Current Affairs and Politics Editor) Segun Adeyemi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience as an active field reporter, editor, and editorial manager. He has had stints with Daily Trust newspaper, Daily Nigerian, and News Digest. He currently works as an editor for Legit.ng's current affairs and politics desk. He holds a degree in Mass Communication (Adekunle Ajasin University). He is a certified digital reporter by Reuters, AFP and the co-convener of the annual campus journalism awards. Email: segun.adeyemi@corp.legit.ng.