The winner of the presidential primary of Nigeria’s ruling APC (All Progressives Congress), Bola Tinubu, promised that Nigeria “can build a nation like Morocco.”
Tinubu, who emerged as the presidential candidate in the primaries held this week, made the statement during a speech at the event during which he also dwelt on the projects he can achieve if elected president of the country, local media reported.
“Yes, we are facing serious problems. But, I believe that we have within us the ability to achieve our greatest destiny. With God’s help, we will make this nation better for the generations to come,” he said. “President Muhamamdu Buhari has already laid a solid foundation in security, economy and the fight against corruption. We will continue to build on this foundation for the salvation of our people,” he continued. “We can build a nation like Morocco.”
Tinubu expressed his “sincere gratitude” to President Buhari for his “calm and prudent leadership throughout this process.
“I also thank him for his unwavering determination to ensure a level playing field and a free and fair primary process for every candidate. Without him, I would not be here today as the new standard bearer of the Nigerian party,” he stressed.
The former governor of Lagos State polled 1,271 votes to secure the party’s presidential ticket for next year’s elections.
Nigerian voters are due to go to the polls on February 25, 2023, with President Buhari stepping down at the end of his second term, as stipulated by the constitution.
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