Don't allow PDP back in power- Tinubu

• Published date: 21 January 2023
• Publication title: Nigeria - The Nation

The presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Nigerians not to allow the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) back in power.

He also persuaded the people of Jigawa State to vote for responsive and responsible leadership in the upcoming general elections.

Tinubu spoke on Saturday when he addressed party supporters who thronged the APC presidential campaign rally at Mallam Aminu Kano Triangle, Dutse in large numbers.

He said having voted out the 'jackals and hyenas' in the PDP administration in 2015, it would be disastrous to give them another opportunity back to power.

He said: '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!

'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.

'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.

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'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.

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

He added: 'If you elect me, I will consolidate the ongoing infrastructural revolution by networking our entire country with good roads that...