Tinubu Commends Buhari Says He Is Dependable, Trustworthy

President Muhammadu Buhari was last night commended for living up to his promise of providing level playing ground for all the aspirants at the All Progressives Congress (APC) special convention/presidential primary.

The commendation was given by the ruling party’s presidential flag bearer Asiwaju Bola Tinubu during a ‘Thank You’ visit to the president at the State House, Abuja.

Tinubu was accompanied by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Mr. Wale Tinubu.

Addressing reporters after the visit, the former Lagos helmsman promised to sustain Buhari’s legacies when elected as his successor.

The APC candidate also visited Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at his Akinola Aguda residence, Presidential Villa.

Recalling Buhari’s ealier promise to support the democratic process of selecting the party’s presidential candidate, Tinubu commended the President for providing the atmosphere for a rancour-free shadow poll.

Tinubu said: “He promised the whole country and the world that he will build a legacy of transparency and consistency; legacy of a level playing ground for all the aspirants; that he will be committed to democratic principles and values and he did so.

“He didn’t endorse anybody, he didn’t impose anybody, he did not, at any time, attempt to tinker with the process of this election to favour one tribe or the other. He is steadfast, he is trust worthy, he is dependable, he’s a leader.

“If he had to give it to anybody yesterday, it’s not my victory that is important, it’s the process and the management of that election that gave it to President Muhammadu Buhari.”

Asked what his selling point would be during the campaign for the 2023 election, Tinubu said: I have the experience – from the private sector to public sector and ready to hit the ground running same day and not mess up the legacy of progress and honesty that is left behind for me and handed over to me by President Muhammadu Buhari.

He said: “All APC family members should celebrate in a limited manner, we just begin the hard work ahead to win the victory for our party is a hard one and we will win.”

He decline to volunteer information on who his running mate would be, saying “I won’t tell you that. That is my right. It’s in my pocket book.”