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Polling Units Ambassadors task northerners to support Tinubu
The National Coalition of Polling Units Ambassadors (NACOPUAM) has urged the Northern Elders to support Asiwaju Bola Tinubu’s presidential ambition in the spirit of equity, fairness and justice.
The group described as heartbreaking a situation where another Northerner is being paraded to become a presidential candidate given that the incumbent president is from the north.
The convener and project director of the group, Ajayi Taiwo, who spoke yesterday, noted that such act is capable of setting the country ablaze, while urging the northern elders to have a change of mindset and support Tinubu as their candidate for the 2023 election in the spirit of fairness.
The group, however, applauded the Northern progressive governors and northern traditional institutions, northern youths and scholars for their support for Tinubu’s ambition.
He said: “The recent adoption and endorsement of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar by some Northern Elders, recently, Asiwaju’s presidential agenda project condemned the endorsement. Such an endorsement can set the country ablaze. How can they support the idea of a Northerner handing over to another Northerner at this time when other regions are seriously complaining and calling for equal opportunities and balancing in the democratic arrangements of governance in the country? We cannot imagine the moral justification behind the endorsement of a northerner again after the eight years of outgoing Northerner.
“We, therefore, want to advise the elders in question to stop what our group refer to as an act that can set our country ablaze, we would, therefore, advice the northern elders to please change their mindset and support Tinubu, as their preferred candidate, as he is on a mission to transform Nigeria for the betterment of the country, irrespective of tribe and colour.”
The group also commended the APC presidential aspirants, who stepped down for Tinubu during the primary and those who accepted defeat in the spirit of sportsmanship.
He said that the Asiwaju Presidential Agenda Project has resolved to form NACOPUAM to get a better result at the polls.
“The need to change our strategy and introduce NACOPUAM was borne out of our genuine desire to make good use of so many Pro Asiwaju Shettima support groups that has been working tirelessly without any serious recognition by breaking them into polling units with specific assignment to carried out, in their various polling units, our strategies are our strength.”
He added that NACOPUAM is a project of Asiwaju Presidential Agenda, the first pro Independent Asiwaju’s political pressure group that was founded during the first term of President Muhammadu Buhari in office, “we are an unrepentant pro Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu political pressure group.”
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday arrived in Katsina to receive the remains of the former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in London on Sunday at the age of 82.
Just hours before the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari, heartfelt tributes have continued to pour in from beneficiaries of his many charitable deeds, with many describing him as a man who never turned his back on the needy.
Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday, Aminu Daura, a respected community elder, recalled how Buhari consistently provided foodstuffs during Ramadan for families, friends, widows, and orphans in his hometown.
“He never made noise about it, but many homes had food on their tables during fasting period because of him,” Daura said.
Abdullahi Sani, a physically-challenged man who received a tricycle from the Buhari Foundation in 2021, was overcome with emotion while speaking to NAN.
“I can move around and feed my family today because of Baba Buhari. I pray to Allah to reward him for giving hope to people like me,” he said, in tears.
Hajiya Fatima Yahaya, another resident, remembered Buhari’s acts of kindness during festive seasons.
“Even after he left office, his aides ensured that the usual support still reached us every year. He always remember his people,” she said, referring to his distribution of Sallah rams and food items to indigent families during Eid celebrations.
Other residents of Daura also shared memories of how the late former president quietly paid school fees and medical bills for struggling families, actions rarely publicized.
“Some of us benefited from his silent interventions. He was a true father and a great figure in the society,” said Ali Saidu.
On Monday night, Imams across various mosques in Daura held special Qur’anic recitations, praying for the forgiveness of Buhari’s sins and his eternal peace.
The Chief Imam of Daura Central Mosque, Sheikh Musa Kofar Barau, described Buhari as a humble leader whose legacy of service and compassion would remain alive in the hearts of the people.
Buhari is scheduled to be buried later on Tuesday in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, in line with Islamic rites. The community is bracing to welcome thousands of mourners from across Nigeria and beyond.
His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco has extended heartfelt condolences to President Bola Tinubu, the family of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, and the entire Nigerian people following Buhari’s death.
In a message of sympathy, the Moroccan monarch described the passing of the former Nigerian leader as a “sad occurrence,” expressing deep sorrow over the loss.
King Mohammed VI hailed Buhari as “an illustrious leader who worked untiringly to serve his country’s best interests and lead his people toward further progress and prosperity.”
He added: “Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the bereaved. I share your grief and want you to know how much I appreciated the working sessions I had with the deceased.”
Reflecting on their bilateral engagements, the king noted that his collaboration with Buhari led to the launch of promising development projects, “ushering a new era grounded in friendship and close cooperation between our two sister nations.”
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