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Stakeholders in the South-West geopolitical zone, on Thursday, insisted that the region must produce the next president of the country even as they pushed for the emergence of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

It was at the summit on ‘Yoruba Nation: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow’ organised in Ibadan by a Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Yoruba Patriots Movement (YPM).

The summit was, however, held amidst low turnout. It was learnt that though all the South-West governors, except Governor Gboyega Oyetola who was represented, shunned the meeting.

Daily Trust reports that there has been a controversy over the summit following the decision of the Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, to opt-out of it.

Our correspondent learnt that some Yoruba leaders decided to shun the summit following suspicion that it was convened to champion Tinubu presidency and true to their suspicion, discussion at the summit centred on him with speakers and dignitaries making a case for him.

However, at the summit held at the International Conference Centre (ICC) of the University of Ibadan, most of the invited dignitaries and Yoruba leaders were absent.

The National Coordinator of YPM, Oladosu Oladipupo, asked stakeholders in the North to respect the pre-2015 general election agreement to return power to the South in 2023.

He asked APC leaders to consider 2023 as time to repay for the struggle and sacrifices Tinubu has made for the party.

He said: “Tinubu has led Yoruba nation twice to President Buhari’s presidential ambition.

“Tinubu’s cabinet was pan-Nigeria not only pan-Yoruba when he was the governor of Lagos State.

“He remains the only Yoruba man who worked tirelessly for the emergence of Buhari.

“So, we should all him to contest the 2023 presidency.

“We must work hard to assist him to become the president of Nigeria.

“He has the mental capability and whatever is required to rule this country.

“We have been moving across the nation to tell Nigerians that this is the time for the Southwest to become Nigeria’s president.”

Also speaking at the event was Bosun Oladele who described the summit as a right step in the right direction.

He urged Yoruba leaders to look inward because this is the time for active participation to key into the Yoruba agenda.

APC chairman in Lagos, Tunde Balogun, dismissed opposition to Tinubu’s presidency, saying the former Lagos State governor represents the hope and the future of Nigeria.

Kogi lawmakers root for Yahaya Bello

Meanwhile, of the Kogi State House of Assembly have continued to campaign for Governor Yahaya Bello’s presidential ambition.

On Thursday, they were at the Niger State House of Assembly where they appealed to their colleagues to Bello’s ambition.

The were led by the Speaker of Kogi State House of Assembly, Matthew Kolawole.

Kolawole said: “We in the Kogi State Assembly have resolved and endorsed Governor Yahaya Bello for the 2023 presidential election and we have agreed to consult all the states houses of assembly in the country for their and subsequent votes while we appeal to you all to this crusade.”

Responding, the Speaker of the Kogi House of Assembly, Abdullahi Bawa Wuse, described Yahaya Bello’s ambition as a worthy project.

https://dailytrust.com/2023-low-turnout-as-yoruba-summit-pushes-for-tinubu-presidency

The heat has started. Nigeria will change for good only from the day Nigerians learn to vote in leaders based on their track records for patriotic service rather than based on "he/she is from our tribe/party/region".

Anybody known to have taken an advantage of a past political position to enrich him/herself inordinately should not be voted again into a higher position. Otherwise, let Nigerians get ready to keep regretting their lives for decades to come.

Unfortunately, most Nigerians don't think clearly. So, they are likely to continue to worship those who have stolen their destinies and oppress those fighting for them. They will continue to emphasize region, religion and party affiliations over the destiny of their children and children's children.

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That crook better stay at home. Nigerians never too suffer?

I wonder why any sane human being will want the likes of Tinubu and Atiku to become president in a country of over 200,000,000 people.


Your roof is still my concern. Check my signature

uncleck:
I wonder why any sane human being will want the likes of Tinubu and Atiku to become president in a country of over 200,000,000 people.


Your roof is still my concern. Check my signature

like him or not Tinubu is our incoming president come2023

Bigggloadofcum:
That crook better stay at home. Nigerians never too suffer?

sai Jagaban 2023

Toh

2023 is still a bit far. But those that are seriously interested should start mobilization right now for traction.

Our correspondent learnt that some Yoruba leaders decided to shun the summit following suspicion that it was convened to champion Tinubu presidency and
true to their suspicion, discussion at the summit
centred on him with speakers and dignitaries making
a case for him.

Even the SW brethren dont agree with the Tinubu presidency project hence not united on this same matter.

ChelseaArmy:
like him or not Tinubu is our incoming president come2023

Am I bordered? No. Will I be surprised? No. Will I that? Over my dead body. Who is my preferred candidate? I'm indifferent

JAGABA OF NIGERIA S/W 2023 (YORUBA 2023) IGBO WILL NEVER GET OUR VOTE (NORTH)

ChelseaArmy:
like him or not Tinubu is our incoming president come2023

Why not make him the president of your household.

ChelseaArmy:
like him or not Tinubu is our incoming president come2023

Incoming president of Drug Traffickers and Consumers association I guess.

Radaradarada

yes power should rotate to the south i mean the south eastern part of Nigeria

Nigeria is not all about Tinubu and Buhari. Tinubu assisted Buhari for his personal gains, if he did for the sake of Nigeria he would have been offering advisory roles to the government considering the hardship in Nigeria today. They should campaign for him without the lie he offered Buhari to salvage Nigeria

Which Yoruba summit is pushing for Tinubu?

They are on their own, they are not representing the interest of Omoluabis.


Lai Lai never will Tinubu be Nigeria's President.


Olohun onije ari!


Those people that are pushing for Tinubu are delusional.


Atiku
Tinubu
HellRufai
Adamu Garba
Orji Kalu

Those people will never be President of this Country as God liveth.

IGBOpigs:
JAGABA OF NIGERIA S/W 2023 (YORUBA 2023) IGBO WILL NEVER GET OUR VOTE (NORTH)

You opened this to insult Igbo. This clearly means the Igbo give you sleepless night

ChelseaArmy:
like him or not Tinubu is our incoming president come2023

maybe president of your famile..better still you can choose between any of the failures of generations like tinubu, atiku, umahi, it is your cup tea..after you all come and cry how nigeria is not working when u all dont think

IGBOpigs:
JAGABA OF NIGERIA S/W 2023 (YORUBA 2023) IGBO WILL NEVER GET OUR VOTE (NORTH)

Is there something different or something bad the Igbos did?... Because since I started being steady here, I have seen many people countering our Presidencial ambition. Is there anything bad if an Igbo man vies for the seat?.... Besides your name, sounds somehow and insulting too

Well the low turn out was because we're pushing for Osinbajo

Make una go sit down abeg... Tinubu should not contest but instead PYO come 2023...if he want to stay relevant for more years in Nigerian political sphere... Hes a kingmaker and should not try contesting.

We would rather have Osinbajo or a certain Akinwunmi Adesina.

Tinubu my foot!

Nah eh! No qualms
This is so unsophisticated

Lol... If the South West continues to antagonize the North, we will not their son. That's the truth.

God bless Nigeria.

Tinubu will only be president of the SW.

Tinubu is our next President.