Politics
2023: Tinubu campaign group unveils ‘Nigeria’s rebirth seven-point agenda’
AHEAD of the 2023 general and Presidential elections, a campaign group for former Governor of Lagos state under the aegis of Asiwaju Tinubu Presidential Campaign Organisation (ATPCO) on Friday unveiled the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu’s seven-point agenda.
The campaign group was set up principally to galvanize support and midwife the electoral process that will culminate in Tinubu winning the 2023 Presidential Election.
Addressing a press conference on Friday in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, the Director-General of the Asiwaju Tinubu Presidential Campaign Organisation (ATPCO), Dr. Adebayo Shittu listed the APC candidate’s seven-point agenda christened “Nigeria’s Rebirth Manifesto” to include effective and all-round security, true federalism, quintessential national leadership, innovation-induced technological advancement for all-round national growth, infrastructural transformation, home-grown businesses for economic, revitalization and full employment and comprehensive overall of the national education system.
“These and more are the virtues of Asiwaju Tinubu that we shall espouse as we embark on this campaign. We shall take Tinubu’s message of hope through various channels of communication to the electorate in the remotest part of the country. We shall be focused on our vision of marketing our principal and we do not doubt that the Nigerian electorate will make the right choice of voting for Asiwaju Tinubu in the presidential election so that Nigeria’s journey to greatness can begin in earnest. This is our ultimate goal. It is achievable. Our candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will be the next president of Nigeria by the grace of the Almighty”, he said.
The former minister of communications assured that the group would take the “Tinubu’s message of hope” through various channels of communication to the electorate in the remotest part of the country.
According to him. “We are ready to take the Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s presidential campaign to every nook and cranny of this nation. We shall get to all the 36 states and the FCT: we shall be in all the 774 local government areas of the country, and we shall visit each of the 8,813 wards in the country. We shall get in touch with all eligible voters and reach every Nigerian. This is a very important campaign and we shall give it all that it requires, we shall leave no stone unturned to ensure that Asiwaju emerges as the duly elected President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria after the 2023 presidential election
“Let me emphasize that ATPCO will cooperate fully with the party’s National Campaign Council set up by the party. But for us to make a success of the campaign, all hands must be on deck in good time”, he added.
Shittu thanked the APC leadership and members of the party for their support in ensuring that Tinubu emerged as the presidential candidate of the party
He said, “At this juncture, may I start by expressing profound appreciation and gratitude first to the Northern APC Governors for their overwhelming and ice-breaking support for our Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu before APC’s Presidential Primary Election. This was at a most-defining game-changing moment that substantially galvanized support for Asiwaju’s eventual triumph.
“Secondly, our gratitude goes to President Buhari for his maturity. selflessness and patriotism in supporting the earlier resolution of the Northern APC Governors. This most stabilizing Presidential ingenuity contributed, no doubt, to uniting our great party toward a successful Presidential Primary
“Last but not the least, is our other Presidential Aspirants who withdrew from the Presidential Primary, out of respect for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as our party progress. They all deserve the applause of all Nigerians for their maturity, patriotism, and sincere love for our great party “
The DG noted that the task ahead may be daunting, he however maintained that the business of marketing Tinubu would be easy, saying “he is a man of immense goodwill. He is very much loved by Nigerians across regions and religions. He is at home with people of diverse culture and orientation and that makes him the obvious choice to make our nation great”
The APC chieftain continued, “Tinubu’s antecedents speak volumes of his abilities. He is head and shoulders above other flag-bearers when it comes to understanding the economy. He loves the youth and wants the best for them. He is interested in the welfare of the downtrodden and wants to help them get better. He is a champion of social justice. He is the kind of President Nigeria needs to take it to the envisioned height”
Shittu, who solicited the support and cooperation of the media on the project, also urged journalists to be diligent and forward-looking in their reportage, discourse, agenda-setting, and editorials, and not to overheat the polity.
“Rather we must always be nation builders. Let your reports be incisive and such that would help members of the public to make the right choice and take the right actions. We must avoid any act inimical to our unity as a nation and anything that can truncate the electoral process before and during the 2023 elections”, the DG said.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has called on Governor Seyi Makinde to resign immediately, alleging that his recent remarks on state security exposed incompetence and an inability to lead.
Governor Makinde, speaking during his acceptance speech as the Presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Ibadan on Saturday, lamented that he could do little to rescue abducted school children and residents in Oriire Local Government Area due to all security structures being under federal control.
Reacting, APC State Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, described the governor’s comments as “the height of cluelessness, insincerity, and criminal ineptitude,” warning that such disclosures reflect a dangerous trend among parochial leaders.
Sadare said, “Engr. Seyi Makinde could not find any fault in the nation’s Constitution, yet he swore twice to protect lives and properties of Oyo people. He has long enjoyed the powers of his office, controlling resources and people without challenge, but now faces a serious test, exposing incompetence, cluelessness, and ego.”
He added, “Instead of addressing security challenges, Makinde is exploiting the situation to push a mirage he calls a presidential ambition in 2027. His insensitive comments once again reveal hypocrisy. It is time he quit the office of the governor, having admitted he lacks the capacity to secure the state.”
The APC also recalled that previous governors, including Alhaji Lam Adesina, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala, and the late Sen. Abiola Ajimobi, operated under the same constitutional provisions without similar security failures. Sadare particularly praised Ajimobi for establishing a Security Trust Fund to ensure funding and stakeholder involvement in security, in contrast to the current administration.
“Makinde’s presidential ambition is dead on arrival. Our concern is the continued loss, deprivation, and mismanagement the people of Oyo may suffer in the remaining year of his tenure. The state deserves a team player, a sincere and humble governor — qualities Makinde has failed to demonstrate in seven years. He should apologise and step down,” Sadare concluded.
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Saturday emerged as the presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) for the 2027 general election following the conclusion of the party’s presidential nomination process.
Makinde emerged through consensus and affirmation by party delegates during the exercise, in what party leaders described as a demonstration of unity and confidence in his leadership ahead of the next general elections.
The governor was presented with his Certificate of Return by the National Chairman of the APM, Alhaji Yusuf Dantali, during a ceremony held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, amid cheers from party faithful, delegates and supporters drawn from different parts of the country.
Speaking during the presentation, Dantali said Makinde possesses the leadership qualities, administrative experience and vision required to steer the country towards sustainable growth and national development.
He urged party members across the federation to close ranks and intensify grassroots mobilisation to ensure victory for the party in the 2027 presidential election.
The APM national chairman maintained that the party remained committed to presenting Nigerians with what he described as a credible alternative capable of addressing the country’s economic, security and governance challenges.
According to him, the emergence of Makinde as the party’s flag bearer marked the beginning of a new political movement aimed at restoring hope and strengthening democratic governance in the country.
In his acceptance speech, Governor Makinde expressed appreciation to the leadership of the party and delegates for the confidence reposed in him, pledging to work with stakeholders across political, ethnic and religious divides to advance the party’s vision for national transformation.
The governor assured party supporters of his commitment to inclusive leadership, promising to prioritise policies that would improve economic prosperity, strengthen institutions and enhance the welfare of Nigerians if elected.
Five key members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State have been appointed to the party’s campaign committee for the 2026 governorship re-election of Governor Abiodun Oyebanji in Ekiti State.
The Oyo APC leaders on the list include the party’s governorship candidate, Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, former Senate leader Teslim Folarin, Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, Zacch Adedeji, and Remi Oseni.
The list, signed by the party’s National Secretary, Sen. Ajibola Basiru, reflects the APC’s strategy of deploying experienced political figures with strong grassroots networks to ensure a successful re-election campaign in Ekiti.
“These appointments recognise their political experience and commitment to advancing the party’s agenda,” the source within the party said.
The APC committee is expected to coordinate campaign activities, voter engagement, and messaging, positioning the party for a strong showing in the 2026 governorship election.
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