Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, who is also a 2023 Presidential Aspirant under the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, on Saturday, in Zamfara State, confirmed that indeed Nigeria is very divided under President Muhammadu Buhari’s watch,
According to a statement, on Sunday, signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, Vice President Osinbajo was speaking to the Stakeholders and Delegates of the All Progressives Congress, in Zamfara and Katsina States, as part of consultations, ahead of the party’s Presidential primary elections slated for May 29 and 30.
The statement was titled: ‘In Zamfara, Katsina, Emirs tell Osinbajo ‘we are behind you’, describe him as a bridge-builder and needed, experienced Leader.’
The Vice President said: “One of the most important things for our country is that we must be united, there is no other way. The reason is that the greatness of this country depends on our numbers and diversity.
“If you look at other African countries, many of them are smaller than States in Nigeria. This is a country that works best when we are together. Despite religion and tribe, every one of us must come together. I look forward to ensuring that our country becomes one that is truly great. But it can only realise its true potential, if we all work together to achieve that potential.
“I know that this country can be united, because the people of this country want to be united and work together. If we are united in this country, everything will work easily. For me, one of the most important things is fairness and balance.”
In Zamfara State, the Vice President was welcomed by Governor Bello Matawalle; his Deputy, Hassan Nasiha; as well as former Governor Abdul’aziz Yari; among other prominent State Government Officials.
Similarly, he was received at the Katsina Airport by Governor Aminu Masari and other Senior State Government Officials.
During his courtesy calls at the Palaces of the Emirs of Zamfara and Katsina, where he also met with members of each State’s Traditional Council of Chiefs, Vice President Osinbajo formally informed the Emirs of his 2023 Presidential bid, which they commended and gave their royal blessings.
Welcoming the Vice President to the State, the Emir of Zamfara-Anka and Chairman, Zamfara State Council of Chiefs, Attahiru Ahmad, said: “We adore you for your loyalty to your Boss, President Muhammadu Buhari. We also appreciate you for being tenacious, God-fearing, a bridge-builder, and for your intellectual prowess.
“These have earned you admiration and support of many Nigerians who support your aspiration to contest for the leadership of our dear country. Your Excellency, we wish you well, we pray to Almighty Allah to help you attain your desire to be President of Nigeria. We wish you success.”
Similarly, the Emir of Katsina, Abdulmuminu Usman, stated: “Take it from me, we are behind you; we support you. Someone with experience is a better person than someone who is very new to the administration; so, you are on board already. We will continue to pray for you. By the Grace of God, you are going to make it; we shall pray for you with all our hearts.”
The Vice President was accompanied on the trips by former Kano State Governor and Senator representing Kano South Senatorial District, Senator Kabiru Gaya; the Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters, Senator Babafemi Ojudu; among other Senior Government Officials.
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