Author: The Nation

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has described the election of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as a vote of confidence in his vision and ability to implement major programmes that would uplift the country.

Reacting to the announcement of Tinubu as the winner of the February 25 poll, ACF said the results by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) validated the nationwide acceptance of Tinubu as a detribalised leader.

Chairman of Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Kano State Chapter, Dr Faruk Umar, congratulated Tinubu on his election.

He said: “Your election has demonstrated to the whole world that religion and tribe will no longer play a role in Nigerian politics as your success cut across the regions and religions in the country”.

He commended the INEC for its steadfastness and transparency in conducting an election well-acclaimed by local and international observers as free and fair.

Umar also praised President Muhammadu Buhari for providing leadership at a critical time and for believing in the sanctity of a free and fair electoral process.

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He called on all parties and other stakeholders to demonstrate sportsmanship and put the interest of the country above their personal interests.

According to him, the task before Nigeria now requires all hands on the deck, to bring back hope and prosperity to all Nigerians.

Umar said ACF as a non-partisan group would continue to support programmes aimed at empowering the generality of the citizenry and developing the country.

The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Dr. Mahmuda Isah as Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The resolution of the Upper Chamber followed its consideration and adoption of the report of the Committee on INEC that screened the nominee.

The report was presented by Senator Sadiq Umar (APC – Kwara North) on behalf of the Chairman of the Committee, Senator Kabiru Gaya.

The committees observed that Isah had satisfied the requirements of section 154(1),
Section 14 (1) and (2) of the Third Schedule, Part 1F of the constitution and orders 119 and 121 of the Senate standing orders, 2015 as (amended).

The Committee recommended that the nominee be confirmed.

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In his contribution, Senator Barau Jibrin (APC – Kano North) said: “Permit me to commend the Committee for conducting a thorough exercise in order to confirm this nominee. The report has clearly shown that the nominee keeps a clean record.

“For this reason, I urge my colleagues without any delay to give the nod for the nominee to be confirmed.”

Senators approved that the nominee be confirmed when the recommendation was put to voice vote by Senate President Ahmad Lawan.

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Actress Nkechi Blessing’s ex-lover, Opeyemi David Falegan, has congratulated the president-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, acknowledging he’s learnt the potency of words from him.

Tinubu, during his presidential campaign, introduced a coinage ‘Emilokan’, which loosely translates to ‘It’s my turn’.

With the positive affirmation of his presidential ambition from the onset, he was finally declared president-elect in the wee hours of Wednesday by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu at 4:10 am in Abuja.

Falegan showered encomiums on the former Lagos Governor, promising to adopt his slogan ‘Emilokan’ during his gubernatorial campaign in 2026 as he anticipates being the next Governor of Ekiti State.

He prayed for Tinubu as well as his tenure to be successful.

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Sharing a photo of Asiwaju, the politician wrote: “Mr President Sir @officialasiwajubat congratulations to you my president, the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria – Asiwaju 1 of the universe.

“The master strategist and the man with so much confidence and credence about his future, now have learnt something from you which is the power of words- EMI LOKAN. (I am next). I hope to use this slogan during my campaign in 2026 as the next Governor of Ekiti state.

Your past antecedents/contributions to Nigeria and humanity have spoken for you. I wish you long life and strength as you take over the mantle of leadership in our dear country. Congratulations sir. Even though I am not a member of APC but I rejoice with u. (ODF).”

Ondo Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has said posterity would reserve a respectable place for the All Progressives Congress(APC) Northern Governors’ Forum and the Southern Governors’ Forum for making the victory of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu a reality.

Akeredolu said they would be remembered as ambassadors of peace, equity and justice.

Akeredolu, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde, thanked President Muhammadu Buhari, for keeping to his promise to bequeath a legacy of credible elections to the country.

He said the most cynical of critics would agree that there was a tremendous progressive improvement in the electoral process since Buhari assumed leadership.

The Ondo Governor hailed Nigerians for rendering nugatory the dark prophecies of workers of iniquity.

According to him, “This victory offers yet another opportunity for the ruling party, APC, and the incoming government to continue with the developmental strides taken by the current administration.

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“Furthermore, it is a rare chance given by the people to the new leaders to tackle, headlong, the factors militating against socio-economic development in the country. The Nigerian state must be administered true to the acclaimed federal status. The Government and the people of Ondo State hope to engage the Federal Government, vigorously, on these issues. There will be no compromise on this stance.”

“The people of this country expect a paradigm shift. The results of these elections represent their eloquent rejection of the politics of prebendalism which has made become despondent. The pervasive anger in the land dictated the voting pattern, largely. We must be courageous enough to dismantle all structures which stifle development.”

Former Secretary of Afenifere, Basorun Seinde Arogbofa, in a statement, described Tinubu’s victory as the emergence of a true federalist.

Arogbofa said the Yoruba leaders were convinced that Tinubu would be able to prevent the swallowing up of any of the major components that constitute the Federal nature of the country.

He said: “As Afenifere, we believe that Tinubu will be able to keep to our presentation to him during his campaign/courtesy visit to our Leader, Chief Reuben Fasoranti.

“Our concerns of address are security economy, restructuring of the country, and restoration of unity in the country.

“We promise to work with him to turn things around for the better. We want to be vindicated at the end of the day.”

President, Ondo State Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, Otunba Olumide Araoyinbo, said Tinubu’s presidency would usher in prosperity for Nigerians and a new regime of prosperity for all Nigerians.

Araoyinbo, a former Majority Leader of the Ondo State House of Assembly, the large turnout of voters and their peaceful conduct all throughout the period of the election was proof that the people of the state truly understand the meaning of democracy.