Chairman of the South West Governors Forum,Rotimi Akeredolu, has explained why the governors in the region, are supporting the Presidential ambition of their partys candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.
Akeredolu,while speaking during a meeting with stakeholders in Owo, in the state, said that that the governors in the region are supporting Tinubu not because they are from the same tribe but because of his competence.
" If you look at the political workings of this country, you will realize that the choice of Tinubu is not something you can fault. He has a track record of achievement.
“Among those who are running, his achievements tower above them. We are supporting him not because we are from the same tribe but because he’s competent.”
Akeredolu who highlighted the benefits of electing Tinubu as the next President of the country, described him as trusted and tested leader.
The governor explained that the choice of Tinubu can not be faulted judging from the political workings of the country.
He said his insistence on Southern Presidency was for fairness and Equality, adding that since a Northerner has spent eight years in the saddle, it is the turn of the South.
"Tinubu is the most competent with track record among those contesting for the presidency in the South.
He explained that the country was built on a tripod, noting that the gentleman agreement on rotational presidency should be honoured.
Thr governor, therefore called on Nigerians to troop-out enmass on Saturday to vote for the Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
He also enjoined the people of the state, to vote for all Senatorial and House of Representatives candidates of the APC in the election.
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