Presidency: Tinubu’s Victory a Befitting 71st Birthday Gift, APC Govs Declare

Presidency: Tinubu’s Victory a Befitting 71st Birthday Gift, APC Govs Declare

  • The PGF says the recent emergence of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the president-elect is a befitting birthday gift
  • Going further, the APC governors declared that they are confident in Tinubu's ability and also proud of his accomplishments
  • The governors added Tinubu's patriotism, nationalism, boldness and courage have been acknowledged by the majority of Nigerians

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The recent victory of Bola Tinubu at the presidential polls has been hailed by serving governors on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

According to the governors, Tinubu's emergence as the president-elect is a befitting birthday gift.

The governors who spoke on the aiges of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), made this known in a birthday anniversary tribute made available to Legit.ng on Wednesday, March 29.

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APC governors celebrate Tinubu at 71. Photo credit: Dele Alake
Source: UGC

Going further, the forum's chairman and Kebbi state governor, Atiku Bagudu, said the APC governors are confident in Tinubu's ability and also proud of his accomplishments.

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He added that Tinubu's patriotism, nationalism, boldness and courage have been acknowledged by majority of Nigerians.

The statement read in part:

"It is a befitting birthday tribute that you are Nigeria’s next President, and even while you are taking a much needed time to reflect on all that need to be done, your vision of a Nigeria that shall take its place of pride among the comity of nation is resonating with all.
"As you celebrate today, we join in praying for a more prosperous future for your good self, the family and indeed our nation.
"We are confident in your ability and also proud of your accomplishments."

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Meanwgile, the All Progressives Congress has debunked claims from several quarters that its national leader and Nigeria's president-elect was previously known as Amoda Ogunlere.

In a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) sheet made available to the public by the APC presidential campaign council, the party confirmed that several controversies had been raised over the identity of its 2023 flagbearer.

In the sheet, APC said the claim had remained a mere accusation peddled by some of Tinubu's political opponents in 2003.

Source: Legit.ng

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Nnenna Ibeh Nnenna Ibeh is a journalist with over 10 years of experience with various media organisations including Premium Times. Being on the front burner of reporting politics and the different dimensions of governance, she is also passionate about girls' education and women's and children's health. With degrees in Journalism, Peace Studies & Conflict Res., and Dev. Studies, Nnenna has worked in the dev. sector as a communications officer for the Centre for Democracy and Dev. email: ibehnnenna@gmail.com