Kaduna APC to Atiku: Join forces with Tinubu, you possibly can’t win

The Kaduna state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to desert his presidential ambition and be part of forces with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying the North has demonstrated help for the incumbent.

The APC Publicity Secretary in Kaduna state, Hon. Muhammad Sani Haruna, made the decision whereas addressing journalists in Kaduna after Tinubu’s marketing campaign rally within the state.

Haruna mentioned the big turnout on the rally confirmed that the North had accepted Tinubu, including that Kaduna may surpass the 2 million votes goal projected by Governor Uba Sani.

“I want specifically to call on our former Vice President, His Excellency Atiku Abubakar, to sheathe his sword and join forces with Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, because the pendulum has swung in favour of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” he mentioned.

Haruna argued that Tinubu had helped Atiku safe a platform to contest the presidency in 2011, including that “one good turn deserves another.”

He claimed that a couple of million folks attended the rally, welcoming Tinubu from the airport to the venue.

The APC spokesman described Kaduna as the previous capital of Northern Nigeria and a miniature Nigeria due to its numerous inhabitants. He thanked Tinubu for selecting the state to host the marketing campaign flag-off and counseled Governor Uba Sani for organising the rally.

He additionally mentioned the occasion ended with out accidents, molestation or different damaging incidents.

Haruna criticised Atiku’s promise to revive petrol subsidy, describing it as an indication of desperation. He additionally questioned the previous vice-president’s repeated makes an attempt to change into president.

The APC spokesman additional accused opposition figures related to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) of failing to deal with the North’s financial and academic challenges after they held public workplace. He alleged that some opposition politicians relied on faith and ethnicity to draw votes.

“The North is wise. The North cannot be taken for a ride again,” he mentioned.