2023: Tinubu not desperate, but driven by love for Nigerians – Bankole

A member of the National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Honourable Tolu Bankole, has described the party’s presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as patriot who is more interested in the wellbeing of the masses than being politically correct.

Bankole in a statement he signed and made available to CAPITAL POST on Friday said, Bola Tinubu has always demonstrated love for the people of Nigeria and has also shown commitment towards a better country.

He however urged Nigerians to ignore oppositions and focus on the patriotism and possibilities the Tinubu/Shettima ticket tends to provide for the country and her people in the next politicaldispensation.

The Chieftain said “Loving your country may put you in opposition to those who run it. The strong position expressed by our party’s Presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a show of commitment to a better Nigeria and her endless possibilities.

“True patriotism implies a deep love for one’s country that not only desires the best for one’s fellow countrymen but also demands that the country should pursue its aims with honesty and empathy.

“He has displayed an ineffable love unequalled in the political history of the world. Asiwaju chose to empathize with the masses that have been subjected to untold hardship. The easier option by most party faithfuls would be to say yes or maintain silence to all government programs no matter how discomforting for political correctness. The ability to confront and speak out against some policies of government considered to be anti masses by Asiwaju BAT should be applauded by all.

“Selflessness is exhibited at the most critical moment. Tinubu is not desperate to be President.

“No one puts it better than leadership expert, Jim Rohn when he said: “The challenge of leadership is to be strong, but not rude; be kind, but not weak; be bold, but not a bully; be thoughtful, but not lazy; be humble, but not timid; have humour but without folly”. In the face of the unabating artificial queues nationwide in fuel stations and regrettably at bank ATMs across the country for Nigerians to withdraw their hard earned money; Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has demonstrated the rarest of leadership qualities which is empathy.”

Honorable Bankole also opined that Patriot like Asiwaju Tinubu never keep mute in situations where masses are suffering and traumatised.

According to him, this singular act of Tinubu, even at this critical stage of his political experience is a clear testimony of his unparalleled leadership.

“It is therefore obvious that Tinubu is pro-masses and a true friend of Nigeria and Nigerians.

“Tinubu Presidency will indeed be Pro-masses, prosperous and progressive.

“Therefore, I want to appeal to all electorates in the forthcoming February 25th Presidential election to cast their votes for TINUBU/SHETTIMA because Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is Nigeria’s next president.

“This demonstration of pure heart, love for Nigerians and commitment to improve welfare and well-being of all Nigerians will drive his Renewed Hope agenda to tame insecurity; tackle unemployment and turn the economy around for shared prosperity” he said.