APC Suffers Another Setback As Tinubu’s Important Document Leaks Online

APC Suffers Another Setback As Tinubu’s Important Document Leaks Online

  • The campaign organisation of Bola Ahmed Tinubu has denied claims that the document leaked on social media is the real manifesto of the APC stalwart
  • According to some of the leadership of the campaign group, the document was just a mere draft from friends
  • It was gathered that the leaked document is the same as the one that surfaced on social media some few weeks back

The standard bearer of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently caught in the mix of controversy again.

As reported by The Punch newspaper, a document containing the manifesto of the APC stalwart surfaced online yet again just after two months when the same document was leaked.

Bola Tinubu
The campaign organisation of Bola Tinubu says the leaked manifesto was a mere draft compiled by friends as a suggestion and proposed agenda. Photo: Guardian
Source: UGC

Legit.ng gathered that the camp of the former Lagos state governor has since debunked the originality and authenticity of the said document.

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Following the first leak of the document, the TCO Director of Media and Communication, Bayo Onanuga stated that the document was a mere draft of Tinubu’s agenda if eventually he emerges as the next president of Nigeria.

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It was gathered that the ‘fake’ is titled My Vision for Nigeria, which contained a 28-page programme agenda.

The document was reportedly prepared by the former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Olufemi Pedro, and the Legal Director of the Tinubu Campaign.

Some of the highlights of the manifesto comprise job opportunities, improved security, economic transformation as well peace, justice, and equity.

Tinubu campaign team denies originality of leaked manifesto

Confirming the incident of the leaked manifesto, Onanuga reiterated that it was the same as the one that was leaked on social media some few weeks back.

He said:

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“We have said it for the umpteenth time that it is not our manifesto. It is the same old viral document that people are still sharing as Tinubu’s manifesto."

Also confirming the fakeness of the alleged manifesto, Mr Babatunde Ogala whose signature was contained in the manifesto said it was just a draft made up by friends.

He said:

“It is not Tinubu’s manifesto but personal input by a group of friends. How it found its way into the media is what I don’t know.
“It becomes a manifesto when it is eventually put together and doesn’t carry anybody’s name but the candidate’s imprint.”

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In another development, Atiku Abubakar is serious about taking over the leadership of Nigeria in 2023 with working plans for the country.

The PDP's presidential candidate said he will grow Nigeria's GDP and exports by encouraging investment in the agricultural sector.

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Atiku added that in 100 days after becoming president, he will roll out funds to the tune of US$10 billion for a start to achieve this.

Amaechi, Tinubu’s camp at war over alleged voter inducement

Meanwhile, there seems to be a growing disparity between the camp of Bola Tinubu and Rotimi Amaechi over the past few days.

Ameachi was alleged to have made a comment aiming a dig at the APC standard bearer.

However, Ameachi's camp has sort to clear the air on the alleged comment stating that it was a mere misconception.

Source: Legit.ng

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Segun Adeyemi (Current Affairs and Politics Editor) Segun Adeyemi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience as an active field reporter, editor, and editorial manager. He has had stints with Daily Trust newspaper, Daily Nigerian, and News Digest. He currently works as an editor for Legit.ng's current affairs and politics desk. He holds a degree in Mass Communication (Adekunle Ajasin University). He is a certified digital reporter by Reuters, AFP and the co-convener of the annual campus journalism awards. Email: segun.adeyemi@corp.legit.ng.