Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State has congratulated the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu, on his landslide victory as the Presidential Flag bearer at the just concluded presidential primary of the party, held at the Eagle Square, Abuja.

He described the emergence of the former Lagos governor as a victory for democracy, and a demonstration of his influence and acceptability, not only within the APC but across the length and breadth of the country.

Senator Tinubu, who emerged as the winner on Wednesday, polled 1, 271 votes to defeat his closest challenger, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, who got 316 votes. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo came third in the contest with 235 votes.

Governor Oyetola, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, noted that the emergence of Tinubu in the hitch-free electoral process was a clear sign that the country was on the verge of democratic rejuvenation.

He expressed confidence in the capacity and competence of Tinubu to deliver victory for the APC in the 2023 presidential election.

He added that the former Lagos governor would deploy his administrative insight to take the country to enviable heights ever known in history.

According to him, the APC standard-bearer has the requisite leadership qualities and experience to govern the country. It will consolidate on the track records of President Muhammadu Buhari when he gets to power.

Governor Oyetola said, “Your emergence at the just concluded Presidential Primary of our great party is indeed a reward of your tireless efforts and selfless services to Nigeria and Nigerians and humanity.

“You are not just a leader of leaders but the finest politician who had used his God-given wisdom and wealth to build humanity and advance the socio-economic fortunes of our dear country.

“It is on record that your exceptional leadership and enigmatic fortress had contributed significantly to the growth and development of Lagos State, where you served as a two-term Governor, and of course, Nigeria, as it is evident in your influence across the nooks and crannies of the country.

“With your antecedents coupled with your outstanding credentials in both private and public sectors, I know in my mind that your emergence will deliver victory for our party in all elections as this will further justify the quest to elect a candidate with unimaginable qualities that cut across spheres of life,” Oyetola said.

Continuing, the Osun Governor thanked his colleague governors from Ekiti, Ogun, Lagos, and Ondo states for their support towards the victory of the flag bearer in the primary.

He also lauded leaders from the South-West, especially Chief Bisi Akande and Chief Segun Osoba, for their guidance and critical interventions, which he said ensured that an aspirant from the region emerged as the presidential candidate of the APC. CONTINUE READING…