I’ll be fair to all, Tinubu promises Nigerians

The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has reassured Nigerians that his government would be fair and just when elected.

The former Lagos State Governor, who spoke partly in Yoruba language, gave the pledge at a town hall meeting held with Muslim Leaders from South West in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Sunday.

Tinubu media officer, Tunde Rahman, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.

The gathering was in continuation of his engagements with religious groups and leaders in the country to explain his plans to retool the economy for the benefit of all Nigerians.

Describing the 2023 general elections as ‘Nigeria’s momentous encounter with destiny,’ the Tinubu urged the Islamic clerics to educate the people on the importance of voting only tested candidates with a track record of excellent public service.

The APC flag bearer also commended them for their continued prayers, saying they should encourage their followers not to ‘fall for the lies and gimmicks of those that have nothing to offer.’

He said, “My pledge for fairness and justice is consistent with the tenets of Islamic faith. This election season has been a hybrid of facts and falsehood, truth and lies. I would like the election to be one based on facts and truth.

“What is a candidate’s record of performance and what are his policies. I ask you to urge your followers to come out and vote and to do so wisely. Vote for a candidate that has vision for a peaceful, prosperous Nigeria where tolerance and compassion undergird our constitutional and legal rights.”

“A leader in a plural society like ours is enjoined to be a leader of all. If elected, I shall govern in an honest and democratic manner in harmony with our nation’s constitution.”

Citing his excellent stewardship as Lagos State governor, Tinubu promised to use that experience to lead Nigeria in the same spirit of innovation and pragmatic vision to uplift the nation and renew the hope of Nigerians.