APC presidential primary: Oyetola, Ex-Ogun Governor congratulate Tinubu over landslide victory

By Ismail Azeez, Osogbo and Bankole Taiwo, Abeokuta

Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola and Ex-Ogun governor, Gbenga Daniel have congratulated the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on his landslide victory at the just concluded presidential primary of the party, held at the Eagle Square, Abuja.

Governor Oyetola described the emergence of the former Lagos governor as a victory for democracy, and demonstration of his influence and acceptability, not only within the APC but across the length and breath of the country.

Senator Tinubu who emerged as the flag-bearer of the ruling party on Wednesday, polled a total of 1, 271 votes to defeat his closest challenger, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi who got 316 votes. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo came third in the contest with 235 votes.

Governor Oyetola, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, noted that the emergence of Tinubu in the hitch-free electoral process was a clear indication that the country was on the verge of democratic rejuvenation.

He expressed confidence in the capacity and competence of Tinubu to deliver victory for the APC in the 2023 presidential election, adding that the former Lagos governor would deploy his administrative acumen to take the country to enviable heights ever known in history.

According to him, the APC standard bearer has the requisite leadership qualities and experience to govern the country, and will consolidate on the track records of President Muhammadu Buhari when he gets to power.

Governor Oyetola said “Your emergence at the just concluded Presidential Primary of our great party is indeed a reward of your tireless efforts and selfless services to Nigeria and Nigerians and of course, humanity as a whole.

“You are not just a leader of leaders but a finest politician who had used his God-given wisdom and wealth to build humanity and advance the socioeconomic fortunes of our dear country.

“It is on record that your phenomenal leadership and enigmatic fortress had in no measure contributed significantly to the growth and development of Lagos State where you served as a two-term Governor and of course Nigeria as it is evident in your influence across the nooks and crannies of the country.

“With your antecedents coupled with your outstanding credentials in both private and public sectors, I have no doubt in my mind that your emergence will deliver victory for our party in all elections as this will further justify the quest to elect a candidate with unimaginable qualities that cut across spheres of life,” Oyetola said.

Continuing, the Osun Governor thanked his colleague governors from Ekiti, Ogun, Lagos and Ondo states for their support towards the victory of Tinubu in the primary. He also lauded leaders from the South-West especially Chief Bisi Akande and Chief Segun Osoba for their guidance and critical interventions which he said ensured that an aspirant from the region emerged as the presidential candidate of the APC.

On his part, Former governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, described the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as a strategic thinker as well as an organised personality.

The former governor and senatorial candidate for Ogun East in the 2023 election, in a statement issued by his media office and obtained on Wednesday, submitted that Tinubu has proved bookmakers wrong with his emergence.

Daniel said Tinubu is a dogged fighter who knows his onions and would go to lengths in achieving his strategic objectives.

“The Bola Tinubu that I know is a strategic thinker, a great planner and a well organised personality, which are the attributes that have worked for him not only in politics but also in his business and social relationships.

“In the last two decades Bola Tinubu’s political trajectory has shown that the the sky may be the starting point for him, and this he has clearly demonstrated with the energy he puts behind his campaign and the eventual victory as the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress which has proven Bookmakers wrong in all ramifications.”

He wishes Tinubu well as he proceeds further in his campaign for the mandate of all Nigerians.