All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate in Edo Central Monday Okpebholo has congratulated Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his emergence as the standard bearer of the party at the recently concluded presidential primary of the party.
He urged members of the APC, regardless of who they voted for at the primary to unite behind Tinubu to ensure the party’s victory in the 2023 general election.
Okpebholo said for many decades, Tinubu had shown “passion, patriotism, courage and determination in the cause of nation-building.”
In a statement he issued yesterday, Okpebholo said Tinubu’s sterling contributions to “our democracy and its progress stand him out. His wealth of experience will certainly be critical in our party’s continued efforts to attain a more secure and prosperous Nigeria.”
He added that 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.
“I congratulate Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his victory at our party primaries and his emergence as the presidential candidate of our great party for the 2023 presidential election. I also congratulate President Muhammadu Buhari and all leaders of the APC for a successful special convention and presidential primary,” he said.
