Why Nigerians should vote Tinubu, Shettima, by Buhari

• Published date: 10 January 2023
• Publication title: Nigeria - The Nation

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday said Nigerians can trust the All Progressives Congress (APC) standard bearer, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, with their votes and the leadership of the country.

The President joined the APC presidential campaign train in Yola, yesterday with a charge to the people of Adamawa State to vote massively for Tinubu, and his running mate, Kashim Shettima.

Buhari also enjoined the people of the state to make history by ensuring that Senator Aisha Ahmed-Binani became Nigeria's first elected female governor.

He told a cheering crowd at the Muhammadu Buhari Square in the city to trust Tinubu and Shettima to deliver on their campaign promises.

Tinubu also urged the people of Adamawa to make Ahmed-Binani the first female governor by voting for her.

The APC standard bearer restated that he would banish hunger and restore farming in the country if elected President on February 25.

The rally was attended by Shettima, APC National Chairman Abdullahi Adamu; Governors Atiku Bagudu (Kebbi), Abubakar Badaru (Jigawa) and Nasir el-Rufai as well as former Adamawa State Governor Admiral Murtala Nyako, former Sokoto State Governor Aliyu Wamakko, former Gombe Governor Danjuma Goje, former Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole, and former Zamfara State Governor Sani Yerima.

Also in attendance were APC National Woman Leader Betta Edu; Minister of Women Affairs Pauline Tallen; Minister of Sports and Youth Development Sunday Dare; Minister of Humanitarian Affairs Sadia Umar Faruk; former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi and women rights activist Hajiya Najaatu Mohammed.

Buhari, who first visited Lamido of Adamawa, Alhaji Barkindo Mustapha before attending the rally, advised the electorate to shun sentiments and embrace the message of 'Renewed Hope' which Tinubu and Shettima are promising.

His words: 'I am delighted to be here today in Yola, Adamawa State, to be part of the campaign of our candidates for different offices in the country, starting from presidential, to gubernatorial, national and state Houses of Assembly. It is All Progressives Congress (APC) from top to bottom.

'APCfor President! APC for governor, APC for Senate, APC for House of Representatives, APC for state Assembly members.

'I wish specially to thank you for reposing your trust in me and giving me your support during the last two presidential elections.

'I want you to continue with this spirit and remain loyal to our party. I want you to support our candidates at all levels in the state and at...