A Presidential aspirant and the governor of Sokoto state, Aminu Tambuwal, has revealed why he has forfeited the chance to seek re-election in 2019.
Tambuwal was among the politicians who defected from APC to PDP and he said he made the move as a patriot in a bid to serve his country.
He was speaking in Osun state where he spoke to potential voters and stated that he is committed to rebuilding Nigeria
Speaking on the motivation behind his ambitions, “This country is at a crossroad. We need leaders that can bring people together and reunite us, bring the country together and secure it.”
“We need to also provide jobs for our teeming youths and women; there is a lot of poverty all over the land.
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“We know how PDP left the economy of this country and we know what is happening today. Don’t mind what they are telling you is just simple lie. The economy is not doing well. The fight against corruption is selective and indeed there are no jobs for our people. So have they not failed on their promises to our people?”
“I assure you that this ticket by all standards and by all measures is not going to be compared to that of Muhammadu Buhari. We have an understanding of the dynamics of the Nigerian state, there is no part of this country that I have been to.
“We shall promote national unity and harmony” He told the delegates that “I have a very good understanding of what it takes to provide leadership in Nigeria.”
Tambuwal added: “I have the energy, the capacity in terms of experience I have been a member of the National Assembly for 12 years four of which I was the speaker, and I am now governor of Sokoto state I have garnered enough executive experience to pilot the affairs of this country.
“Not only that I have been very close to Nigerian judiciary I have been a lawyer who has practiced in many courts in this country so I have understanding of the workings of both the executive, legislature and the judiciary.
“We will provide leadership in such a way that every Nigerian will be proud of the country. The security of this country has never been this bad, we shall also work to ensure that every Nigerian live in peace and harmony.”