2023: I will transform Nigeria from a potential to a prosperous country― Tinubu

By Derrick Bangura

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, a presidential candidate on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has stated that if elected President in 2023, he will transform Nigeria from a country of potential to a prosperous one.

During a visit to the palaces of the Ooni of Ife and Owa Obokun of Ijesaland in Osun State, he stated that Nigeria is blessed with both human and natural resources and that the country simply needs the right person to realize its magnificent potential.
While stressing the need for tolerance among the different religions and political leanings across the country for prosperity, he emphasized the need for youths to develop strong character, perseverance, ability to contribute to the socio-economic development of the country.

Tinubu said, “Nigeria has a great resource base, both human and material, but we need to harness it to become valuable and move the country to prosperity, Our nation is endowed and I promise, if you push me forward, I will move it from potential to prosperity.
“The former Lagos State Governor said youth have right to political leadership too but will have to work for it by developing strong character and leadership trait.

“We are not saying it is not the turn of youths. You will be president, but you have to work for it. You have to demonstrate the quality, character, and intelligent to govern people, manage people”.

On his visit to the monarchs, Asiwaju Tinubu said their support to become President is germane, saying after rallying President Muhammadu Buhari since 2013 for the seat, he, Tinubu, is ready to step into his shoes.
“We went around the country in 2013 to campaign for Buhari. Again in 2019, we stood with him and he won.

“He will soon finish his tenure. I am saying they should not just leave the post, they should hand it over to me.
“I can’t do it on my own.” I’m going to need your help. If the region’s monarchs band together and ask for it, if we gently request that the president be handed over to us, I am fully prepared to take over.

“I am competent, capable, and fit to lead the affairs of the country to grandeur,” he declared.
Responding at their respective palaces, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Adekunle Aromolaran, praised Tinubu as a special breed with unequaled expertise in discovering and fostering talents.