Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has congratulated Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his victory at the presidential primary election of the ruling All Progressives Congress.
The vice president, in a congratulatory message which he signed, also congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari and all leaders of the APC on a successful special convention and presidential primary.
He said the party’s flagbearer had for many decades shown passion, patriotism, courage and determination in the cause of nation-building, stating that his “sterling contributions to our democracy and its progress stand him out.”
Osinbajo added that his wealth of experience would be critical in the party’s continued efforts to attain a more secure and prosperous Nigeria.
“I congratulate Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his victory at our party primaries and his emergence as the Presidential Candidate and Flagbearer of our great party, the APC for the forthcoming 2023 Presidential Elections.
“To all members of our great party, regardless of who you voted for at the primaries, we must now unite behind our Presidential Candidate and Flagbearer to ensure victory for our party in the 2023 elections.
“As true progressives, we must remain strong and united in pursuing our collective vision as a party toward building a country that can provide a decent life and livelihoods for all our people,” the vice president also said.