By Kingston Magare
The All-Progressive Congress Wednesday during its National Executive Committee meeting in Abuja endorsed President Bola Tinubu to run for a second term.
Imo State governor and chairman of the APC governor’s forum Hope Uzodinmma moved the motion to pass a vote of confidence on President Tinubu and it was seconded by Senator Adams Oshiomhole. Soon chants of “no vacancy in Aso Rock” filled the meeting room at the APC national secretariat.
President Tinubu thanked the NEC for the endorsement for a second term saying that he will consolidate on his economic reforms which are already bearing fruits.
“I have heard your various remarks on how we have strengthened the security of our sovereignty and food security in the country,” Tinubu said.
“On the economy, I am happy the food prices are going down particularly during this Ramadan period. I thank the leadership of our party. Let the NEC find a way to celebrate our progressive ideals. And I promise you, our governors and Nigerians, that we will sustain these progressive changes.
“Everywhere in the world, especially in Europe, we have economic shocks, and we are doing everything possible. The place we are gathering today is too small for us and I agree with you that we need a bigger location. I think the Minister of National Economic Planning is here, we discussed with the Minister in charge, and we will do something about it.
“The National Working Committee is doing a good job, and I am happy with them. In all the various states, let us set up reconciliatory committees to liaise with these aggrieved leaders. I am appealing to them, please be calm. I am very happy, and I promise not to let any of you down.”
