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Presidency: Why Tinubu should run in 2023 – SWAGA
By Rasaq Adebayo
Deputy National Chairman of the Southwest Agenda 2023 (SWAGA ‘23), Senator Adesoji Akanbi, has advanced reasons why the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, should contest the nation’s presidency in 2023.
Akanbi said Tinubu should run for the nation’s number one political office because of his wealth of experience, wisdom and capability.
He also congratulated Tinubu on his safe return to the country after a successful medical trip abroad.
Akanbi, who spoke with newsmen in Lagos, said, “Asiwaju is like an open book, all well monitored. If he talks, it is news. So there is little or nothing hidden about his recent trip abroad. The good thing is that he is back, looking good and healthy. We are glad that he is back, very healthy and sound. That’s the good news.
“Asiwaju is a pathfinder and a problem solver. He plans ahead. He doesn’t dwell on the mistakes of the past. He learns from the past and moves on. At the moment, he is the unifying force for the country. And the good aspect is that we can see his records since he was the governor of Lagos and after he left, till today.
“Look at his team then and look at where most of them are today. He is result oriented and I can safely tell you that he believes in equity, fairness and justice. I can go on and on to say more. He is a very consistent person.”
Speaking on Tinubu’s 2023 presidential ambition, Akanbi said, “As you are aware, Asiwaju has not spoken on this matter. The initiative belongs to SWAGA 23. With SWAGA’ 23, we believe intelligently that SWAGA started for the good of the country, and it is more like a rallying point, which started from the regions and we believe that so far so good, like our leaders in the North too want equity and justice by conceding to give the presidential ticket to a southerner.
“This is why the Southwest wants to put its best candidate out there. Let’s assume that eventually, all concede to a southern ticket. This move of ours will galvanise APC to win the coming election. Asiwaju is a fantastic person, in a fantastic position. His friends are all over.”
He added that the 2023 presidential election would be about the individual candidates and not about their political parties and platforms.
“This is why we are resolute on Tinubu. He has friends across the board, across the country. Truly, he is a Nigerian and that goes beyond party lines. So, it won’t be about the APC or any party, it will be about the individual,” Akanbi said.
