Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has hailed Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his victory at the All Progressives Congress presidential primary.
Osinbajo, who also contested the presidential ticket of the APC alongside his one-time boss, said Tinubu had at different times shown passion, patriotism, courage and determination in the cause of nation-building, qualities which he said stood him out to emerged as the flagbearer of the party.
According to him, Tinubu’s wealth of experience will play a critical role in ensuring that the party remains in power in 2023 and beyond.
He also called for unity among APC members, saying the party must remain strong and united in other to achieve its vision.
Osinbajo said this in a statement titled, “VP Osinbajo congratulates Asiwaju Tinubu on his victory at APC Presidential Primary Election.”
The statement read, “I congratulate Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his victory at our party primaries and his emergence as the Presidential Candidate and Flagbearer of our great party, the APC for the forthcoming 2023 Presidential Elections.
“I also congratulate President Muhammadu Buhari and all leaders of the APC for a successful Special Convention and Presidential Primary.
“For many decades, our Flagbearer has shown passion, patriotism, courage and determination in the cause of nation-building. His sterling contributions to our democracy and its progress stand him out.
“His wealth of experience will certainly be critical in our party’s continued efforts to attain a more secure and prosperous Nigeria.
“To all members of our great party, regardless of who you voted for at the primaries, we must now unite behind our Presidential Candidate and Flagbearer to ensure victory for our party in the 2023 elections.
“As true progressives, we must remain strong and united in pursuing our collective vision as a party toward building a country that can provide a decent life and livelihoods for all our people.”
The New Diplomat had reported that Tinubu won the APC’s presidential ticket after polling 1,271 votes to defeat his closest rivals, former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, who polled 316 votes and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, who scored 235 votes.
