Bola Tinubu, presidential hopeful of the All Progressive
Congress (APC), says the growing number of people seeking the party’s
presidential ticket is good for democracy.
The former Lagos state governor said this after meeting with
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday at the presidential villa, Abuja.
Tinubu, who met with the president at his official
residence, said the trend is in the best interest of the country.
“The more the merrier. The more they come, the more
challenging it becomes for you to think deeply, focus on issues and be ready to
serve and Nigeria,” he said.
“It’s all about
service, it’s nothing else. Think wisely, get committed to your thinking to
serve the nation and bring progress and prosperity to the lives of Nigerians.
“It’s good for the country for so many of us to aspire to
want to lead, we’re not abandoning our nation. But there’s only one chair and
one possibility. We will do that.”
Tinubu said the ruling party would remain intact and united
after its presidential primary, noting that President Buhari has shown that he
is in support of a transparent democratic process.
“We are sure that we
will remain united. You know our symbol is the broom, you don’t break it as you
go. Nigeria requires commitment, a uniform system and a stable country and that
is the only way we can be very proud of Nigeria,” he said.
“The president has shown a great example of leadership, gave
us the freedom to say you want to run, you want to attempt, go ahead. He is a
democrat and if we are running a constitutional democracy, you don’t hinder the
desire, the wish of other people.”
Tinubu added that the president has “been very honest and
forthright” with Nigerians.
The list of APC presidential hopefuls has been growing
steadily in recent weeks.
The aspirants include Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo; Bola
Tinubu, former Lagos governor; Rotimi Amaechi, minister of transportation; Dave
Umahi, Ebonyi state governor; Rochas Okorocha, former governor of Imo; Yahaya
Bello, governor of Kogi state; Emeka Nwajiuba, minister of state for education.
Others are Adams Oshiomhole, former governor of Edo; Kayode
Fayemi, Ekiti state governor; Godswill Akpabio, minister of Niger Delta, and
Chris Ngige, minister of labour and employment.
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