Adejare Bello, the ambassador of Nigeria to Mexico, has praised Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the APC’s presidential candidate, for his qualities and backed him in the race.
He claimed that Tinubu is weakened, devoted, giving, a non-religious bigot, and a strategist.
Bello noted that these traits make him stand out as the leading candidate in the election taking place next month.
He urged Nigerians to support the former governor of Lagos State in the election.
The envoy described Tinubu as a detribalised politician, who serves people, and is poised to put Nigeria on the right track.
He notes that Tinubu has dedicated his life to serving humanity, adding that he achieved a lot as governor.
Bello said Tinubu has not been traced to be a religious bigot. He is known to promote harmony, peace, religious tolerance and development, adding that his family is a good reference point.
Bello said his picking a Muslim running mate is not to spite anyone or group, but based on political calculation.
“He can lead the country because of his track record. He has capacity to appoint those to turn Nigeria around. As a governor in Lagos State, he appointed commissioners from Anambra, Delta Ogun, Osun, Ondo, Ekiti, Kwara.”
Bello said he benefited from Tinubu’s neutrality and conviction by his appointment as ambassador.
“I was never a member of the progressives neither am I a member of his enlarged political family ,” he said.
Bello said Tinubu is focused, noting that his choice of appointees defines him as developmental-minded and merit-driven.
He works with men and women of quality capable of adding value to his political profile.
” I have always been a lover of his capacity for hard work, capacious memory, integrity, commitment and patriotism,” he said.
Bello hails Tinubu’s passion for charity. His intention is always to improve the welfare of others.
The ambassador recognises his passion for political, economic and social development of the country, setting a standard in leadership, governance and philanthropy.
“His courage, resilience, selflessness and nobility in placing the nation above self, backed by the vision of a greater Nigeria … without minding tribe or creed has endeared him to me.”
Bello adds that when it comes to strategies, he has unmatched credentials. His financial wizardry and economic intellect has taken Lagos State to an enviable place.
Bello also notes Tinubu’s large heart. “He has been betrayed, bad-mouthed and subjected to unprintable tackles. His success has drawn for him foes. Many who benefited from his benevolence have betrayed him.
“But what stands Tinubu out is his readiness to forgive and open his hands to his betrayers. This large-heartedness has paid him well,” he said.