APC Presidential Aspirants Rally Behind Bola Tinubu for Second Term

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After the All Progressives Congress’s (APC) presidential primary election, several former aspirants have declared support for Bola Tinubu. Key figures include former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Ahmad Sani Yarima, Chief Rotimi Amaechi, Dr. Nicolas Felix, and Dr. Kayode Fayemi. Based on their commitment to the current administration’s success, they’ve decided to set aside their own presidential aspirations for the 2027 elections. They plan to extend an olive branch to candidates from other parties and aim to facilitate cooperation post-elections. A group dinner has been organized as a show of unity and dedication to advancing President Tinubu’s agenda.

Months after the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary election, where Bola Tinubu emerged as the party’s flag bearer, several other aspirants have declared their unwavering support for the Tinubu-led administration. Key figures among the APC presidential aspirants in the last election, including former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Ahmad Sani Yarima, Chief Rotimi Amaechi, Dr. Nicolas Felix, and Dr. Kayode Fayemi, have officially thrown their support behind the current administration.

The announcement was made in a statement by the convener and acting chairman of the forum, Senator Yarima, and Dr. Nicholas Felix, APC’s youngest presidential aspirant. The statement revealed that all former aspirants have chosen to align with President Tinubu and have set aside their own presidential ambitions ahead of the 2027 elections.

The decision to rally behind President Tinubu for a second term is rooted in their commitment to the success of the current administration. The statement highlighted the aspirants’ unanimous agreement to drop their individual presidential aspirations to facilitate a smooth path for President Tinubu’s potential second term.

The forum also outlined plans to extend an olive branch to presidential candidates from other political parties, seeking harmonious working relationships in the interest of the country’s development. The statement emphasized the importance of setting aside electoral rivalries and fostering collaboration in the post-election period.

In a show of solidarity, the group has organized a dinner scheduled for the upcoming week to personally convey their collective support and commitment to President Tinubu. This strategic move is aimed at reinforcing the aspirants’ unity and dedication to the shared goal of advancing the administration’s agenda.

Source: Politics Nigeria

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