Don't allow PDP back to power, Tinubu charges Nigerians

• Published date: 22 January 2023
• Publication title: Nigeria - The Nation

The Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu yesterday urged Nigerians to disallow the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from regaining power.

He also asked the Jigawa State electorate to vote for responsive and responsible leadership in the February and March elections.

Tinubu spoke during the APC presidential campaign rally held at Mallam Aminu Kano Triangle, Dutse.

He told the cheering huge crowd that having voted out the 'jackals and hyenas' in the PDP in 2015, it would be disastrous to give them another opportunity back to power.

'You did the courageous job of chasing away the locusts eight years ago. Do not trust their deceptive promises. Do not let them back into power. Like locusts, they will devour everything in their path!' he said.

'Instead, vote for the people that have a track record of delivering prosperity to the people. We did it in Lagos and Borno, and with your help, we will do it again for Nigeria. Vote for the people with the vision, capacity, competence and integrity to do what is right.

'Vote for responsive and responsible leadership. Vote for us. Vote for the APC on February 25 and March 11.'

He said his administration would build on the achievements of President Muhammadu Buhari and bring the country to flourish.

Unveiling his plans, the frontline presidential candidate promised to revamp the agricultural sector while also giving great attention to developing infrastructure across the country.

He said: 'The vast arable land in Jigawa will be activated to make this state a place to reckon with in agro-business and agro-allied industries.

'We will build upon the gains already recorded in agriculture in this state. We will invest in the expansion of irrigation and water management systems to increase productivity and reduce the impact of extreme weather, drought and flood cycles on crop yields.

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'Our initiatives will ensure Jigawa farmers can cultivate their lands all year round.

'If you elect me, I will consolidate the ongoing infrastructural revolution by networking our entire country with good roads that would spur development. We will use the road network to connect our major agricultural and industrial hubs.'

Reiterating the importance of securing the nation for economic growth, the APC candidate promised to provide all critical security agencies with all they require to secure...