Tinubu Finally Reveals Major Ambition for Contesting for President, Other Public Offices

Tinubu Finally Reveals Major Ambition for Contesting for President, Other Public Offices

  • President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said he is determined to build a fair and equitable society as he closes widening inequality gaps in the Nigerian society
  • Legit.ng reports that the nation's leader stated this on Monday, January 1, 2024, in his New Year broadcast
  • President Tinubu promised that in 2024 and beyond, his government would work to give every citizen equal opportunity to thrive

Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 6-year-experience covering politics in Nigeria

FCT, Abuja - President Bola Tinubu on Monday, January 1, said his "major ambition" as a politician is to "build a fair and equitable society".

Tinubu made this known in his New Year speech to Nigerians.

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President Tinubu speaks about his motivation in politics. Photo credit: Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu
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Tinubu promises Nigerians equal opportunity

The president stated that his aspiration is always to "close the widening inequality" in his country.

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Legit.ng reports that Tinubu has been in politics since at least 1991 and is widely considered as Nigeria's political kingmaker.

His words:

“Fellow Nigerians, my major ambition in government as a Senator in the aborted Third Republic, as Governor of Lagos state for eight years, and now as the President of this blessed country is to build a fair and equitable society and close the widening inequality.
“My government, in this new year 2024 and beyond, will work to give every Nigerian equal opportunity to strive and to thrive."

"We've set parameters for evaluation" - Tinubu

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Tinubu reiterated his resolve to transform the country regardless of the challenges being faced in achieving his set goals.

Tinubu also emphasised that he would not tolerate poor performance from any of his appointees, saying that there would not be any room for failure.

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Tinubu reassures Nigerians of better life

Legit.ng also reported that Tinubu reassured Nigerians that his "Renewed Hope" mantra is still on course as he urged citizens to 'keep the faith'.

The president stated that despite the challenges facing Nigeria, the national spirit must persevere since difficult times are not permanent.

Problem Tinubu must address in 2024 - Atiku

Meanwhile, Atiku Abubakar, a former Nigerian vice president, called on President Tinubu-led federal government to ensure that the economic hardship confronting Nigerians was addressed in 2024.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain made the call in his New Year message to Nigerians.

Source: Legit.ng

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