Tinubu Meets S’West Muslim Leaders in Ibadan
The All Progressives Congress, APC Presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has called on religious leaders in the country to educate their followers on the importance of exercising their franchise and voting only tested candidates in the 2023 General Election.
The APC Presidential candidate made the call in Ibadan at a town hall meeting with South West Muslim Leaders.
Asiwaju Tinubu said it was paramount for Nigerians to vote for candidates with a track records of excellent public service and not fall victims to the lies and gimmicks of some politicians, who did not have anything to offer.
The former Lagos State Governor promised to be fair and just to all religious beliefs if he was elected as the next President of Nigeria.
He also promised to use his experience as Governor of Lagos state to lead Nigeria and renew the hopes of Nigerians if elected.
“This election season has been a hybrid of facts and falsehood, truth and lies. I would like the election to be one based on facts and truth.
“What is a candidate’s record of performance and what are his policies. I ask you to urge your followers to come out and vote and to do so wisely. Vote for a candidate that has vision for a peaceful, prosperous Nigeria where tolerance and compassion undergird our constitutional and legal rights.”
“My pledge for fairness and justice is consistent with the tenets of Islamic faith. A leader in a plural society like ours is enjoined to be a leader of all. If elected, I shall govern in an honest and democratic manner in harmony with our nation’s constitution.”
Earlier, the President, Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria, MUSWEN, Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo said the event provided an opportunity for the APC Presidential candidate to interface with Muslim leaders in the region on his plans for a better Nigeria, if elected.
Our Correspondent reports that the APC Presidential candidate was accompanied to the event by the Deputy Governor of Lagos state, Dr Babafemi Hamzat, APC Governorship candidate in Oyo state, Senator Teslim Folarin and Former Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr Dimeji Bankole.
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