2023: New Twist as Tinubu’s Wife Speaks on Christian-Christian Ticket, Sends Powerful Message to Lagosians

2023: New Twist as Tinubu’s Wife Speaks on Christian-Christian Ticket, Sends Powerful Message to Lagosians

  • Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Muslim-Muslim ticket has continued to top discussions in the polity
  • In the buildup of the 2023 elections, the wife of APC flagbearer, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has urged Nigerians especially Lagosians to have faith in APC noting, the Muslim Muslim ticket will set a new standard in Nigeria's political space
  • The federal lawmaker appreciated the good people of Lagos for standing by her over the years noting she is the first woman in the state to have been voted as senator three times

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The wife of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Senator Oluremi Tinubu on Wednesday, December 7, said the Muslim/Muslim ticket will set a new tone in the Nigerian political landscape in 2023.

Daily Trust reported that the wife of the presidential hopeful said Nigeria might witness a Christian-Christian ticket in the future, referencing the controversy over the Muslim-Muslim pairing in APC.

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She made the prediction during the APC South West Women presidential rally at Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos.

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Tinubu’s Wife shares details on the Christian-Christian ticket ahead of the 2023 elections. Photo credit: Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu
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Tinubu's wife makes a huge promise to Nigerians, especially Lagosians

“As regards the Muslim/Muslim ticket, this one will set the tone for the future. Sometime in the future, we will have a Christian/Christian ticket. What God has done is marvelous in our land,” she said.

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She also extended the greetings of the First Lady, Mrs. Aisha Buhari who was billed to attend the event but was absent at the rally, The Guardian report added.

“We thank you for coming out in large numbers despite the challenges. My coming here is another homecoming. About 23 years ago, God bless my husband to become the governor, I supported him as the first lady.”

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Chatham House, a research institution in world politics located in the United Kingdom, hosted Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, on Monday, December 5.

Tinubu explained his action plan for Nigeria ahead of the 2023 election during the conversation at the Chatham House and explained how he planned to execute the action plan.

The opposition, particularly from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has criticised the manner in which Tinubu responded to some questions, particularly on security, education and health.

2023 Election: How APC silenced PDP’s rally in Lagos with Tinubu’s address at Chatham House

Legit.ng earlier reported that the PDP presidential rally in Lagos should have raised some dust in the 2023 election campaigns but was watered down by Bola Tinubu's address at Chatham House in London.

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The media were paying attention to punchlines from the PDP Lagos rally until the Chatham House conversation with Tinubu started.

The PDP presidential campaign council spokespersons also failed to drop punchlines for the media to promote the party's candidate as they jumped on criticising Tinubu's outing.

Source: Legit.ng

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Esther Odili (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Esther Odili is a journalist and a Politics/Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng with 6+ years of experience. She Holds OND and HND in Mass Communication from the Nigerian Institue of Journalism (NIJ), where she was recognized as the best student in print journalism in 2018. Before joining Legit.ng, Esther has worked with other reputable media houses, such as the New Telegraph newspaper and Galaxy Television. In 2024, Esther obtained a certificate in advanced digital reporting from the Google News Initiative. Email: esther.odili@corp.legit.ng.