Determined to ensure that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, emerged victorious at the poll on February 25, a support group for the actualisation of the Tinubu-Shettima project, BAT Ambassadors, is leaving no stone unturned in its mandate.
The group also known as ‘Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ambassadors for Nigeria’s Greatness (BANG)’ disclosed that the decision to engage the Islamic faithful on the project was based on the need to further raise the consciousness of Muslims about participation in politics.
At an interactive session held at the NUJ press centre in Akure, the National Coordinator, Jamiu Ekungba, stressed that the refusal of some Muslims to participate in politics is against Islamic injunction.
According to Ekungba, politics should be taken seriously, and as such, Muslims should not shirk their civic responsibilities by participating in the electioneering process.
A leader of the group, Dr. Abass Mimiko said Bola Tinubu has what it takes, the quality, the experience, the international recognition and what he needs to rule the largest black nation on earth.
SHETTIMA VISITS EMIR OF ZAZZAU
The Vice Presidential candidate of the APC senator Kashim Shettima has assured that the Tinubu/Shetima presidency will place premium on tacking all forms of insecurity in the Northwest if elected.
He acknowledged the success achieved in the counter insurgency fight across states in the Northeast and promised that same will be done in the Northwest.
Senator Shettima gave this assurance when he paid a courtesy visit to the the Emir of Zazzau His Royal Highness, Nuhu Ahmed Bamali in Zaria on Tuesday.
Mr Shettima added that they will also ensure jobs are created for the growing youth population and make sure the AKK Pipeline is completed.
The APC vice presidential candidate and his entourage were warmly received by the Emir who charged them to keep to their promises if they eventually emerge winners.
He called on politicians and those in positions of authority to ensure the 2023 general elections are free and fair credible.
The Emir appreciated the efforts of the Federal government in addressing security concerns but called for improved measures across Northwestern states.
He also commended the Federal government for completing the Kaduna-Zaria and charged them to do same along the Kaduna-Abuja highway.
Zaria Local government area of Kaduna state which now has an estimated population of over a million people has been a strong hold of the APC.
They had in the 2019 Presidential elections polled over 111,000 votes to defeat their closest rival the PDP who managed 23,882 votes.
There are strong signals that the APC will maintain their lead in Zaria and indeed Kaduna in the 2023 presidential elections as the strong hold areas of the PDP are being threatened by the emergence of the Labour Party Presidential candidate.
