Hajia Aisha Buhari, yesterday, opened up on the sacrificial support of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on her husband’s presidential aspiration, affirming that Tinubu’s support has brought Muhammadu Buhari’s ten-year presidential quest to near actualisation.
Aisha spoke as Tinubu declared that President Goodluck Jonathan’s time in office was up, lampooning the administration for having a morbid phobia for election upon what he claimed was years of missed opportunities and misgovernance.
The two spoke at the 14th town hall meeting of the Lagos Central senatorial district hosted by Senator Oluremi Tinubu (APC senatorial candidate), an occasion that drew some of the leading lights of the Lagos political crowd.
Mrs. Tinubu, at the occasion, blasted the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, of building castles in the air with what she described as economic gains that did not distil to the populace.
The 14th edition of the Lagos Central senatorial district town-hall meeting tagged, ‘Treading the path to prosperity’ also saw the launch of a book written by Senator Oluremi Tinubu, entitled ‘Stewardship Report: A collection of Town Hall Speeches (2011-2014)’
Among those present at the event were Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo, wife of Professor Yemi Osinbajo, APC vice-presidential candidate; Lagos State First Lady, Dame Abimbola Fashola, Senator Babafemi Ojodu, among others.
Mrs. Buhari said Asiwaju jettisoned personal interest to ensure that Professor Yemi Osinbajo emerged as vice-presidential candidate to her husband.
She also said the forthcoming presidential election would be a unique contest for General Buhari after three prior runs.
“My husband, General Muhammadu Buhari has been contesting presidential elections for over a decade now, but this particular election is unique because our leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu jettisoned his personal interest for the sake of Nigeria.”
In his remarks, Asiwaju Tinubu said the damage the PDP had done to Nigeria is enough, and the party should as such be voted out.
PDP’s time is up — Tinubu
He said the PDP is afraid of elections and that was why they had been objecting to the use of PVCs for the forthcoming elections.
“In my life, I have never seen an incumbent President that is afraid of elections and PVCs before. Upon all the money the donor agencies contributed to the development of this new technology called PVC that will eliminate rigging, this government is running away from the elections.
“This is a month of clean hands, and you must go to your constituencies, wash your hands as if you are fighting Ebola virus, everybody should wash their hands because of the fingerprints. You must carry methylated spirits to clean your hands before voting. The PDP is afraid, and it is because they don’t have people.
Extolling the virtues of his wife, Tinubu stressed: “That my wife is a senator today was not a programme I supported. They collected the form and told me if I am not running, then release your wife to run. Today, I am really proud that she is a senator because she has made the Lagos Central senatorial district a better place.
PDP reduced Nigeria to a state of anarchy — Oluremi Tinubu
In her remarks, Senator Oluremi Tinubu said the PDP rule has reduced the nation to a state of anarchy while the economy is weakening due to over-dependence on oil and excessive importation.
“As elections draw close, I urge us to be resolute in the choice of our leaders. The future is not about me, but it is about our children and the legacies we want to bequeath to them. I invite you to join me and our party, the All Progressives Congress to work for a better Nigeria.”
Speaking of her activities, she said the town hall meetings she introduced in 2011, is a means of feed-back process and mechanism for accountability and responsibility to constituents.
“In the days ahead, if I am re-elected, I intend to continue on the path that we have chosen to walk through knowing it leads to nation building. I intend to take on matters relating to youth, public health, widows, prohibition of violence and environment. I will sustain empowerment schemes such as Petty Traders Empowerment Capital Scheme, PETECS, Elderly Citizens Assistance Scheme, ECAS, Youth Empowerment and Skills Acquisition Scheme, YESAS, Good Boys and Girls Empowerment Scheme, GBGES, Widows Economic Empowerment Scheme, WEES, and distribution of GCE forms as well as sponsorship of the Muniru Muse under-15 football competitions for boys and girls.”
Remi Tinubu is an achiever par excellence — Prince Olusi
In his speech, a leader of the APC in Lagos State, Prince Tajudeen Olusi said Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu has performed well and beyond expectation. He described her as an achiever par excellence, who has exceeded her predecessors.
The book is a reflection of selfless service of Tinubu – Ojudu
Reviewing the book, Senator Babafemi Ojudu said the book, ‘Stewardship Report: A collection of Town Hall Speeches (2011-2014),’ is a book that talks about the accountability and stewardship of the woman many considered a woman of excellence.
He said: “Senator Tinubu is an unrepentant progressive without any pretence and the book talks about how she has brought governance to her people and her achievements so far.
“The book also talks about some of the committees she participated in the Senate, which include trade and investment, women affairs, education and development goals and some of her programmes in the Senate.”
Other personalities at the event included: running mate to the governorship candidate of APC in Lagos state, Mrs. Oluranti Adebule, former Minister of state for defence; Demola Seriki, Hon. Wale Osun, Hon Aro Lambo, Iyalode General of Lagos, Alhaja Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, Hon Adeola Olamilekan, Hon Musiliu Folami, Hon Lola Akande, Alhaja Omolara Adeyinka Fashola, Chief Mrs Abba Folawiyo, Hon Abayomi Daramola, Alhaji Tunde Balogun, former deputy governor of Lagos State, Mrs Sarah Sosan, Chief Mrs Teju Philips, Hon Alabi Macfoy
Also present were wife of former Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Mrs. Hadiza el-Rufai; Hajia Salamatu Al-Makura, Nasarawa State governor’s wife; Mrs. Alayingi Sylva, former Bayelsa State governor’s wife; Mrs. Regina Akume, former Benue State governor’s wife, among many others.
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