Dapo Abiodun Reveals Tinubu’s Fate As APC’s Presidential Candidate in 2023

Dapo Abiodun Reveals Tinubu’s Fate As APC’s Presidential Candidate in 2023

  • Ogun state governor, Dapo Abiodun, has sent a congratulatory message to the national leader of the ruling APC Asiwaju Bola Tinubu over the landslide victory in the presidential primary
  • In a statement, the Ogun leader disclosed that Tinubu is the best man to win the 2023 presidency slated for February
  • Abiodun expressed confidence that the presidential standard-bearer of the APC Tinubu, will deepen the nation’s democratic ethos and good governance if elected

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun state has congratulated the national leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on clinching the presidential ticket of the party, noting that he is the favourite to win in the general elections scheduled to hold in February.

Abiodun, in a statement, said the emergence of Tinubu as the APC presidential flag-bearer for the 2023 general election is a good omen for the party and the country as a whole, Channels TV reports.

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According to him, the victory shows that Asiwaju Tinubu is widely beloved and accepted within the country’s entire political spectrum, and shows his level of deep interactions and acceptance not only within the ruling APC but across Nigeria.

Dapo Abiodun Bola Tinubu, APC Presidential Candidate, 2023 general elections
Ogun state Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on clinching the APC presidential ticket. Photo credit: Prince Dr. Dapo Abiodun - MFR
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Governor Abiodun hails Tinubu's emergence

He said:

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“This victory indicates that Tinubu as a candidate is good for Nigeria, as it will foster unity, love and understanding amongst Nigerians. His electoral victory cut across all the six geopolitical zones; he had an impact in all the zones. He is the candidate to beat in the 2023 elections."

Governor Abiodun noted that Tinubu’s extensive political experience and understanding of national politics will surely come in handy when he squares up against candidates from other political parties during the 2023 presidential election, The Nigerian Tribune also reported.

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While saluting his tenacity, courage and resilience, Abiodun expressed confidence that Tinubu will further deepen the Nation’s democratic ethos and good governance that will enhance the welfare and wellbeing of Nigerians.

The statement concluded:

“We are all winners and no one is a loser in this primary. We all should work together to take Nigeria to a higher pedestal."

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After a series of political intrigues and speculations, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has finally elected Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as its presidential candidate for the 2023 general elections.

The former governor of Lagos state was declared the winner and presented with the party’s flag on Wednesday, June 8, at the Eagle Square in Abuja.

He polled 1,271 votes to defeat his closest rival, Rotimi Amaechi, former transportation minister, who got 316 votes.

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Meanwhile, the Amaechi presidential media committee has congratulated Tinubu on his victory at the just concluded presidential primaries of the APC and his subsequent emergence as the presidential flagbearer of the party.

In a statement signed by the committee’s chairman, Kingsley Wenenda Wali, Amaechi called on all the aspirants to come together to work for the victory of Tinubu and APC in the 2023 presidential election.

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