Hajia Aisha Buhari, yesterday, opened up on the
sacrificial support of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on her
husband’s presidential aspiration, affirming that
Tinubu’s support has brought Muhammadu Buhari’s ten-
year presidential quest to near actualisation.
Aisha spoke as Tinubu declared that President Goodluck
Jonathan’s time in office was up, lampooning the
administration for having a morbid phobia for election
upon what he claimed was years of missed opportunities
and misgovernance.
The two spoke at the 14th town hall meeting of the Lagos
Central senatorial district hosted by Senator Oluremi
Tinubu (APC senatorial candidate), an occasion that drew
some of the leading lights of the Lagos political crowd.
Mrs. Tinubu, at the occasion, blasted the ruling Peoples
Democratic Party, PDP, of building castles in the air with
what she described as economic gains that did not distil
to the populace.
The 14th edition of the Lagos Central senatorial district
town-hall meeting tagged, ‘Treading the path to
prosperity’ also saw the launch of a book written by
Senator Oluremi Tinubu, entitled ‘Stewardship Report: A
collection of Town Hall Speeches (2011-2014)’
Among those present at the event were Mrs. Dolapo
Osinbajo, wife of Professor Yemi Osinbajo, APC vice-
presidential candidate; Lagos State First Lady, Dame
Abimbola Fashola, Senator Babafemi Ojodu, among
others.
Mrs. Buhari said Asiwaju jettisoned personal interest to
ensure that Professor Yemi Osinbajo emerged as vice-
presidential candidate to her husband.
She also said the forthcoming presidential election would
be a unique contest for General Buhari after three prior
runs.
“My husband, General Muhammadu Buhari has been
contesting presidential elections for over a decade now,
but this particular election is unique because our leader,
Asiwaju Bola Tinubu jettisoned his personal interest for
the sake of Nigeria.”
In his remarks, Asiwaju Tinubu said the damage the PDP
had done to Nigeria is enough, and the party should as
such be voted out.
PDP’s time is up — Tinubu
He said the PDP is afraid of elections and that was why
they had been objecting to the use of PVCs for the
forthcoming elections.
“In my life, I have never seen an incumbent President that
is afraid of elections and PVCs before. Upon all the
money the donor agencies contributed to the development
of this new technology called PVC that will eliminate
rigging, this government is running away from the
elections.
“This is a month of clean hands, and you must go to your
constituencies, wash your hands as if you are fighting
Ebola virus, everybody should wash their hands because
of the fingerprints. You must carry methylated spirits to
clean your hands before voting. The PDP is afraid, and it
is because they don’t have people.
Extolling the virtues of his wife, Tinubu stressed: “That
my wife is a senator today was not a programme I
supported. They collected the form and told me if I am
not running, then release your wife to run. Today, I am
really proud that she is a senator because she has made
the Lagos Central senatorial district a better place.
PDP reduced Nigeria to a state of anarchy — Oluremi
Tinubu
In her remarks, Senator Oluremi Tinubu said the PDP rule
has reduced the nation to a state of anarchy while the
economy is weakening due to over-dependence on oil
and excessive importation.
She said: “Although the Nigerian economy is projected as
the largest in Africa, this has not translated into visible
wealth per household, and there is a progressive failure in
Nigeria under the watch of the ruling PDP.
“As elections draw close, I urge us to be resolute in the
choice of our leaders. The future is not about me, but it is
about our children and the legacies we want to bequeath
to them. I invite you to join me and our party, the All
Progressives Congress to work for a better Nigeria.”
Speaking of her activities, she said the town hall
meetings she introduced in 2011, is a means of feed-
back process and mechanism for accountability and
responsibility to constituents.
“In the days ahead, if I am re-elected, I intend to continue
on the path that we have chosen to walk through knowing
it leads to nation building. I intend to take on matters
relating to youth, public health, widows, prohibition of
violence and environment. I will sustain empowerment
schemes such as Petty Traders Empowerment Capital
Scheme, PETECS, Elderly Citizens Assistance Scheme,
ECAS, Youth Empowerment and Skills Acquisition
Scheme, YESAS, Good Boys and Girls Empowerment
Scheme, GBGES, Widows Economic Empowerment
Scheme, WEES, and distribution of GCE forms as well as
sponsorship of the Muniru Muse under-15 football
competitions for boys and girls.”
Remi Tinubu is an achiever par excellence — Prince Olusi
In his speech, a leader of the APC in Lagos State, Prince
Tajudeen Olusi said Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu has performed
well and beyond expectation. He described her as an
achiever par excellence, who has exceeded her
predecessors.
The book is a reflection of selfless service of Tinubu –
Ojudu
Reviewing the book, Senator Babafemi Ojudu said the
book, ‘Stewardship Report: A collection of Town Hall
Speeches (2011-2014),’ is a book that talks about the
accountability and stewardship of the woman many
considered a woman of excellence.
He said: “Senator Tinubu is an unrepentant progressive
without any pretence and the book talks about how she
has brought governance to her people and her
achievements so far.
“The book also talks about some of the committees she
participated in the Senate, which include trade and
investment, women affairs, education and development
goals and some of her programmes in the Senate.”
Other personalities at the event included: running mate to
the governorship candidate of APC in Lagos state, Mrs.
Oluranti Adebule, former Minister of state for defence;
Demola Seriki, Hon. Wale Osun, Hon Aro Lambo, Iyalode
General of Lagos, Alhaja Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, Hon
Adeola Olamilekan, Hon Musiliu Folami, Hon Lola
Akande, Alhaja Omolara Adeyinka Fashola, Chief Mrs
Abba Folawiyo, Hon Abayomi Daramola, Alhaji Tunde
Balogun, former deputy governor of Lagos State, Mrs
Sarah Sosan, Chief Mrs Teju Philips, Hon Alabi Macfoy
Also present were wife of former Minister of Federal
Capital Territory, Mrs. Hadiza el-Rufai; Hajia Salamatu
Al-Makura, Nasarawa State governor’s wife; Mrs.
Alayingi Sylva, former Bayelsa State governor’s wife;
Mrs. Regina Akume, former Benue State governor’s wife,
among many others.
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