In continuation of his engagements with religious groups and leaders in the country, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has again opened up on his plans to retool the economy for the benefit of all Nigerians.
Speaking yesterday, during a Town Hall meeting with Muslim Leaders from South-West geo-political zone in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, the APC standard bearer also commended religious leaders in the country for their continued prayers and sermons, which he noted, had contributed to unity and peaceful co-existence.
Describing the forthcoming 2023 general elections as Nigerias momentous encounter with destiny, Asiwaju Tinubu urged the Islamic clerics to educate their followers on the importance of exercising their franchise and voting only tested candidates with a track record of excellent public service, and not falling for the lies and gimmicks of those that have nothing to offer.
Tinubu, who spoke partly in Yoruba language, said: This election season has been a hybrid of facts and falsehood, truth and lies. I would like the election to be one based on facts and truth.
“What is a candidates record of performance and what are his policies? I ask you to urge your followers to come out and vote and to do so wisely. Vote for a candidate that has vision for a peaceful, prosperous Nigeria where tolerance and compassion undergird our constitutional and legal rights”.
The 2023 Presidential Election frontrunner assured Nigerians that he would be a fair and just leader, adding, My pledge for fairness and justice is consistent with the tenets of Islamic faith.
A leader in a plural society like ours is enjoined to be a leader of all. If elected, I shall govern in an honest and democratic manner in harmony with our nations constitution.
Citing his excellent stewardship as Lagos State governor, Asiwaju Tinubu promised to use that experience to lead Nigeria in the same spirit of innovation and pragmatic vision to uplift the nation and renew the hope of Nigerians”.
On security, Asiwaju Tinubu vowed to end the reign of terror, kidnappings and other violent crimes by recruiting more personnel that would be trained and retrained, in addition to providing more security tools and gadgets for effective fight against criminal elements.
The nations economy, according to Tinubu, would be diversified and restructured towards achieving at least 6 percent growth annually. These goals would be achieved through the reforms of our industrial policy, infrastructural enhancement, power sector innovation and significant budgetary reforms.
Earlier welcoming Tinubu to the interaction, MUSWEN President, Rasaki Oladejo, said the event provided an opportunity for the APC candidate to interface with the Muslim leaders of South-West on his plans for the nation if elected.
The APC candidate had earlier interfaced with Bishops from Pentecostal Churches in the 19 states of the North and the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria, where he delivered a similar message as he did to the Muslim leaders of South West.
He had told the Christian leaders that if elected, he would run an inclusive government that would be blind to ethnicity and religion, but fair and equitable to all Nigerians.
