SWAGA chieftain reacts to Tinubu’s victory, says ‘We saw Tinubu’s victory coming’

EditorJune 8, 2022

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All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftain, Senator Rilwan Akanbi, has described the victory of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu at the APC presidential primary as deserving.

In a statement released to the press, Akanbi hailed aspirants who stepped down for Tinubu, saying the victory was not surprising.

His words: “We saw it coming and you deserve the win. We are proud that this has been one of our best of democratic moments. Congratulations, Asiwaju.”

Akanbi, who also is the Deputy National Chairman of South-West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA’23), further said:”My thanks goes to ex Governor Godswill Akpabio, the first to throw in the towel, ex governor Ibikunle Amosun, Governor of Ekiti state, Kayode Fayemi, also stepped down for Tinubu. Dimeji Bankole, the former speaker of the house of representatives; Muhammad Badaru, Jigawa governor; and Ajayi Boroffice, senator representing Ondo north, who also withdrew from contesting the presidency and supported Tinubu, along with Uju Ohanenye, the only female APC presidential aspirant, who also threw her weight behind Tinubu.

“I also thank the delegates for making the primaries free and fair. But more importantly, I want to thank President Muhammadu Buhari for ensuring not just a free and fair party primaries, but also ensuring the party followed democratic processes in all of its actions.

EditorJune 8, 2022

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SWAGA chieftain reacts to Tinubu’s victory, says ‘We saw Tinubu’s victory coming’

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