Human Rights Activist and Asiwaju Bola Tinubu campaigner, Tunji Abayomi has written a letter to delegates of the All Progressive Congress, (APC) ahead of the national convention of the party.
APC is due to hold its national convention later this week to elect a presidential flag bearer during next year’s election for the party.
Abayomi, Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, maintained that with the fallout from the convention of the People’s Democratic Party, (PDP) last week, APC must ensure a credible and acceptable candidate to face Atiku Abubakar.
Abayomi, wrote in the letter that “Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is one candidate that presents an intimidating credentials that can guarantee electoral success for the APC in the presidential election.
“Dear APC Delagates, in a few days you will record a major history in the life of our beloved Nigeria. As one of the precursors in the struggle for democracy, please allow me to advise you.
“The time is delicate, indeed very delicate. So look for a man who can unite and renew us as a people and as a Nation.
“For years now, our wealthy nation has been perpetually designated as the poverty capital of the world. Look for a man who can work hard to urgently increase national wealth NOT personal wealth, a man with experience in wealth creation and enhancement through deep, innovative and inspirational choices.
“Look for an exposed and educated man, a university graduate the type who can stand and speak with commanding eloquence for us in the comity of nations.
“Look for a man demonstrably capable, able, a visionary leader who can, has and knows how to build and raise people into a strong working team.
“No President can work alone. A President must know how how to choose a good working team with shared vision.
“Don’t look for a perfect man, they are few in our imperfect world. Instead look for a good and kind man that worries and will worry about the present and future of the Nigerian children.
“Now during the difficult years of democratic struggle some among the Aspirants stood by, with and for you. They demonstrated courage.
“Choose among these men and women for they know how valuable freedom is and the need to reduce and rescue freedom from poverty if we are to sustain and enhance liberty.
“Look for a man or woman who has vast knowledge about the wealth of the nation, a professional mind with relevant experience and expertise in money making field. Nigeria cannot be better without increasing her wealth.
“Look for a man who knows the path to progress and posperity not only in our nation but in the larger world. Look for a high minded achiever and leader.
“Now many of you have wondered why I opt for Bola Ahmed Tinubu among the Aspirants . My answer which I have restated again and again is that I believe that judging by these standards he, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is certainly the very best among the Aspirants on the list.
“I present him to you on my honour for your approbation and election. May our Nation Nigeria be great again.”
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