Nigeria @ 65: “Man for the Moment”, APC Hails Tinubu

As Nigeria proudly marks 65 years of independence, the Lagos chapter of the All Progressives Congress has congratulated Nigerians and the Nation on the decades of progressive journey.

A statement signed by the chapter’s spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, made available to TVC on Wednesday reflected on Nigeria’s past, present, and the governance chart towards a clear course for the future.

According to the statement, the APC extolled the leadership style of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing him as the “man for the moment” and stressing that he took over power when the nation needed a great leader to steer its course for a better future.

The statement reads, “Today is not only a celebration of our sovereignty but also an opportunity to reflect on our past, assess our present, and chart a clear course for the future.

“At this defining moment, it is evident that Nigeria could not have asked for a better leader than President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He is the man for the moment – courageous, visionary, and determined to pull the nation out of the deep hole dug by years of misrule, reckless borrowing, and corruption under the watch of the opposition.

“Unlike those who mortgage the future of generations yet unborn for selfish political survival, President Tinubu has displayed uncommon boldness in confronting decades of decay with reforms that are already laying a solid foundation for national renewal. His decision to remove the suffocating fuel subsidy, his sweeping interventions in agriculture, food security, infrastructure, and the economy, and his commitment to free technical education backed by stipends for Nigerian students, show clearly that we finally have a leader who thinks beyond short-term populism to long-term national prosperity.

“At 65, Nigeria does not need politicians whose only plan is to return the country to the dark era of sharing the nation’s resources among cronies. Nigerians know them well – the same tired figures, masquerading as redeemers, but whose records are filled with corruption, prebendalism, and betrayal of trust. These are the characters plotting their return in 2027, but Nigerians are wiser now.”

The party urged the President to continue his reform agenda, promote national unity, and remain committed to his mandate, advising him to disregard the propaganda and efforts by opposition figures seeking to undermine his governance.

“History has positioned President Tinubu as the reformer-in-chief, the leader with the courage to make painful but necessary decisions, and the builder committed to a new Nigeria of opportunities, justice, and shared prosperity. He has shown the difference between leadership with vision and opposition driven only by selfish ambition and ethnic calculations.

“As we celebrate 65 years of independence, we urge Nigerians to rally around President Tinubu, reject the merchants of lies and retrogression in the opposition, and remain steadfast in supporting the APC. The journey to greatness has begun, and with Asiwaju at the helm, Nigeria is on course to claim her rightful place as the giant of Africa,” the statement concluded.