“Inclusion, Justice and Fighting Corruption”: Northern Elders Remind Tinubu of Key Campaign Promise to Fulfil

“Inclusion, Justice and Fighting Corruption”: Northern Elders Remind Tinubu of Key Campaign Promise to Fulfil

  • The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to fulfil his campaign promises
  • The forum urged President Tinubu to deliver on his campaign promises on security and poverty alleviation made to Nigerians
  • NEF sent the reminder to the president in a statement signed by its director of Publicity and Advocacy, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been urged to actualise his campaign promises on security and poverty alleviation to Nigerians.

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) made the call in a congratulatory statement signed by its Publicity and Advocacy director, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed.

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Northern Elders tell Tinubu to deliver on his campaign promises. Photo Credit: Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed/Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Source: Facebook
Source: Facebook

As reported by Daily Trust, the forum reminded President Tinubu of his promises to Nigerians with the hope that he would honour them faithfully.

The forum also brought to the attention of the President and Vice President Kashim Shettima the oaths they took, which must remain their guide in office until their last days.

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The statement reads:

“The Forum reminds Tinubu of his promise to take insecurity, poverty and high-quality governance as priorities and commends him for his vision of re-discovering Nigeria’s greatness which will be reflected in the lives of ordinary Nigerians.
“Issues such as inclusion, ensuring justice and fighting corruption should be prioritised as well. Policies that compound poverty should be avoided, and where difficult decisions need to be taken, they should be accompanied by compassion, sensitivity and adequate public awareness.
“The Forum will work with President Tinubu and governors to actualise their promises to make Nigerians more secure and improve the economy to reduce poverty and desperation.”

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