Abuja: On Thursday, Vice President Kashim Shettima submitted the nomination and expression of interest forms for President Bola Tinubu to the national officers of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Shettima, who submitted the forms at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja, urged APC governors and members of the National Assembly to support the President’s candidature.
He said Tinubu had demonstrated the ability to tackle issues such as reducing unemployment and improving infrastructure to pull Nigeria out of the economic and social morass it had been enmeshed in.
Shettima relied on the positive impact of the Renewed Hope Agenda of Tinubu’s administration as the rallying call to give the President full backing to actualise his bid for a second term.
“We are here, as Nigerians and APC members, to submit this priceless nomination form of our President and leader, Bola Tinubu, as he seeks another term.”
“His Excellency, Bola Tinubu, as he seeks to lead us for another four-year term.
“Tinubu has proved his mettle and shown unwavering resolve to pull the nation out of the woods.”
“The Renewed Hope Agenda has brought notable successes to this administration.”
“Socio-economic improvements have yielded positive results,” Shettima said.
According to him, Tinubu has courageously steered the ship of state through choppy seas.
Shettima added that even though some of the decisions taken by Tinubu’s administration seemed difficult, they were necessary to stabilise Nigeria’s economy and secure the nation’s future.
“President Bola Tinubu has delivered on renewal, stability, and national rebirth.”
“Past storms have only strengthened him as a leader.”
“He has navigated turbulent times with courage, making necessary decisions to stabilise the economy and prepare Nigeria for the future.”
“That is why we rally around him,” the VP said.
According to him, every citizen has a role to play in a democracy. It beckons us all, as a matter of sacrifice and contribution, to protect the hope of Nigeria.
“I ask all Nigerians to support this nomination so that by God’s grace, President Tinubu is victorious in 2027.”
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, applauded Tinubu’s leadership during a difficult time in Nigeria’s history.
Abbas was assured of better days and a brighter future under the President’s leadership.
He said Tinubu’s courageous decisions and bold reforms, such as removing subsidies and increasing investment in agriculture, had put the country on the path to recovery, prosperity, and progress. He said Tinubu’s reforms justify his bid for a second term.
The National Chairman of APC, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, said the performances of Tinubu and APC’s governors were enough justification for the President’s re-election. He said the party’s achievements justify the President’s bid for a second term.
He said the President’s endorsement of a second term by the party’s National Working Committee was premised on his sterling performance in critical sectors, including healthcare, education, and infrastructure development.
The Chairman, Progressive Governors Forum, Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo, said the party’s unanimous support for Tinubu was evident in the presence of the majority of the governors present at the event.
He noted that the President’s leadership qualities and performance since assuming office had positively impacted the party’s majority in the state governors’ and legislative chambers.
Uzodinma assured that the progressive governors would work assiduously for the President’s re-election to enable him to complete the good works he has started.
