The All Progressive Congress (APC) national women leader, Dr Betta Edu, has congratulated Sen Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his emergence as the party’s presidential flag bearer.
In a statement yesterday, Betta stated that the emergence of Tinubu as Presidential flag bearer is well deserved, and that his immense contribution to building APC and the nation at large has paid off, assuring him of the massive support of the women’s wing of the APC.
Edu, a former Health Commissioner in Cross River State, added that Asiwaju Tinubu has clearly proven that investment in human capital development, good governance, experience, and wide networks are necessary ingredients for political advancements.
Edu said Tinubu’s drive, commitment, determination and effort towards women empowerment have been exceptional.
“It gives me great honour and pleasure to congratulate His Excellency, Sen. Ahmed Bola Tinubu on his victory from the just concluded Presidential primaries of our great party at the Special National Convention held on 6th – 8th June 2022.
“Your emergence as the Presidential flag bearer of our great party is well deserved. Your immense contribution to building APC and the nation at large has paid off! You have clearly proven that investment in human capital development, good Governance, experience, and wide networks are necessary ingredients for political advancements. Your drive, commitment, determination and effort towards women empowerment have been exceptional.
“I know that the task ahead is humongous but be rest assured that you have the full support of the APC women’s wing and Nigerian women by extension who you have constantly supported and given a voice, as well as a seat on the table of Leadership politics and Governance. APC women in our millions will come all out to stand by you as we walk this road to success at the forthcoming 2023 general elections.
“I trust you to keep the flag flying, prioritize women affirmative inclusiveness and mainstreaming in your agenda as our great women will speak with one voice and go the extra mile to deliver a President who is not only gender sensitive but a Promoter of the female Gender!
