Some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State have thrown their weight behind former Lagos state Governor, Bola Tinubu, as the party’s consensus presidential candidate.
The group expressed their support for Tinubu today at a massive rally in Jos, the state’s capital.
Speaking on behalf of the group, Hon. Solomon Ndam described Tinubu as a good omen for the country owing to his numerous contributions to the sustenance of our nascent democracy over decades.
Addressing party faithful, Ndam noted that the aspirations of the party’s national leader “presents us with a great opportunity to turn the fortunes of the country around for good, owing to his leadership style that speaks volumes of an unalloyed commitment to sustainable growth and development”.
He, therefore, said it will be an error of judgment if the APC in Plateau state does not rally support for his presidential aspiration.
Although conceding that the former Governor has shown love for the people of the state, Ndam added that he is a detribalized Nigeria that knows no tribe or religion but one Nigeria.
Ndam, however, urged other state chapters to adopt their national leader as consensus candidate, noting that with him victory is certain in 2023.
Read full statement below:
We welcome you all to this one in a lifetime rally in Jos, the capital of Plateau state. We are glad that such an event is held on the soil of our great state in support of an enigma who has indicated an interest in the top leadership position in the country.
That we have all come out in our numbers indicates that the APC in Plateau state is in tune with the country’s mood about the presidential aspiration of the indefatigable Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
As critical stakeholders in the state, we are duty-bound to lend our voices to the great movement about to take the whole country by storm. We are excited and elated because something good is about to happen in our polity.
We have seen the good, bad and ugly. We dare say that the coming on board of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a good omen for our great country because of his numerous contributions to the sustenance of our nascent democracy over decades.
It must be stated that the presidential aspiration of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu indeed presents us with a great opportunity to turn the fortunes of the country around for good, owing to his leadership style that speaks volumes of an unalloyed commitment to sustainable growth and development.
It will therefore be an error of judgment if the APC in Plateau state does not rally support for the presidential aspiration of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This gathering today that saw people from all the local government areas of Plateau state demonstrates the love the Plateau people have for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The name Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a household one in Plateau state because of the tremendous love and respect he has demonstrated for the Plateau people over the years. It is instructive to note that Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has consistently displayed love and affection to the Plateau people in ways too numerous to mention.
He has identified with us in good and trying times. He has made the issues affecting Plateau state a top priority for him, and for him, we are eternally grateful. Some might wonder why Plateau state and some might also wonder why the incredible display of love by the Plateau people for him.
The answer is simple; Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a detribalized Nigeria that knows no tribe or religion but one Nigeria. His progressive leadership style is such that it is guaranteed to translate the hopes and aspirations of the people into tangible reality.
For us at the Plateau APC Support Group, this is the time to reciprocate our love and appreciation for a man who has served as a pillar of support for the entrenchment of democracy in the country.
Let us make no mistakes; this mammoth crowd seen here today is not a fluke. It reflects the true Plateau spirit that values friendship and rewards loyalty. And that is the atmosphere experienced here in this rally today.
We are not just gathered for the sake of it. We are gathered here to press home the valuable point of why the people of Plateau state must rally support for the presidential bid of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
We have looked everywhere and come to the desirable conclusion that the APC in Plateau State must be uniform in adopting Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the party’s consensus candidate for the 2023 Presidential elections.
This is indeed a child of necessity. Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu presents a towering credential and experience that suits the purpose of addressing the myriads of challenges in the country.
The Plateau APC support Group wishes to use this occasion to sound the trumpet of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to all the nook and cranny of Plateau state as the consensus candidate of the APC in the 2023 presidential elections.
As the consensus candidate of the APC, the party is indeed guaranteed a resounding electoral victory in the presidential elections. This is the ultimate aim of our gathering here today. It behoves the APC in Plateau state to queue behind Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
We wish to reiterate that Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a Plateau Man. Therefore our support for him remains unflinching. We can feel your excitement, and we are convinced that Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu shall emerge as the consensus candidate of the APC in the 2023 presidential elections.
We lack the appropriate words to express our appreciation for all that came out in their numbers today. We are grateful and pledge to campaign vigorously and with your support to actualize the presidential aspiration of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Thank you, and God bless.