The All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus in the House of Representatives on Wednesday endorsed the presidential bid of the National Leader of the party, Bola Tinubu.
The endorsement was announced during Tinubu’s visit to the National Assembly.
Before his meeting with the House Caucus, the former Lagos State governor met the APC senate caucus where he solicited their support to enable him achieve his lifelong ambition of becoming President in 2023.
He said, “Why am I here? I came for your counsel, partnership and support. Nigeria has come to a point where we need a change of baton. Mr President is rounding up his second term.
“Election is coming. Our party’s convention is near. I need our party’s presidential ticket. I can’t achieve it by sitting at home. I believe, jointly, we can do it. I hope you can back me successfully for the aspiration of my lifetime ambition.
“Going by the counsel of the wise that says, ‘If you want to go fast, do it alone. If you want to go faster, go together.’ I’m asking for that team support to get me nominated by the party and eventually elected as the President of Nigeria. I urge you to look at my capacity and experience.”
Tinubu who has been consulting stakeholders and traditional leaders of his ambition had in January informed President Muhammadu Buhari of his intention to run for the highest office in the country.
