The wife of the president, Aisha Buhari, and wives of All Progressives Congress (APC) governors, yesterday stormed Ilorin, Kwara State to begin their mobilization for the presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, and his running mate, Senator Kashim Shettima.
Tinubu, Shettima, APC National Chairman Senator Abdullahi Adamu, and Campaign Director in Plateau, Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State, were also in Imo State to seek the support of Southeast ahead of next year’s election.
Tinubu promised to make the region an industrial hub, thereby actualizing its potential for industrial and technological development.
He spoke at the town hall meeting in Owerri, capital of Imo State, hosted by Governor Hope Uzodimma and other regional leaders, where Southeast businessmen pledged a donation of N1 billion to the APC presidential campaign.
A large crowd of party faithful and supporters trooped out to welcome the APC leaders to the parley with captains of industry, manufacturers, and traders.
At the Ilorin rally, where the APC Women Leader, Dr. Binta Edu, said women will give 40 million votes to Tinubu and Shettima, Governor AbdulRahaman AbdulRazaq described the candidate as the best for Nigeria.
AbdulRazaq said the choice of Kwara for the flag-off was unique, owing to its position on gender parity and women empowerment.
Explaining why the state is supporting Tinubu, he said: “Your Excellencies, distinguished ladies, and gentlemen, our support for Asiwaju Tinubu is not because he is perfect. Our support for Asiwaju is because of his provable excellent track record as a people person, who can consolidate on the gains of the present, drive inclusive growth, and lead our country to become more prosperous.
“Asiwaju has the experience. He has the temperament. And he has the right network to make our country more united and stronger. By their antecedents, it is clear that the Asiwaju Tinubu/Shettima presidential ticket is the most experienced and the most progressive combination available on the ballot in 2023.”
