Member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Hon. Benjamin Kalu has congratulated the national leader of All Progressives Congress APC, Bola Tinubu on his emergence as the party’s presidential candidate in 2023 general elections.
According to Rep. Kalu, the victory is a harvest from the good seed he planted yesterday by raising men across the regional and religious divides.
In a congratulatory message on Wednesday, the lawmaker notes that Tinubu has demonstrated that one rises by raising others, expressing hope that 2023 will be a reflection of open and fair process that reflects the Electoral Act 2022 to retain the confidence of the Nigerian people.
He said, Today you have harvested the fruits of the good seeds of raising men which you planted years back across the entire nation irrespective of tribal or religious differences. You have shown that truly one rises by raising others.
“As a true disciple of democracy you have added a brick to the wall for the advancement of our democracy by insisting on the practice so far preached in the Electoral Act; transparent and credible elections. By this Nigerians are confident that 2023 will be a reflection on those principles.
“Your insistence on the elections brought out the competitive, transparent, inclusive and accountable elements of true democracy. You broke records with the highest number of stepped down presidential aspirants in Nigeria as well as the largest percentage margin in victory compared to others and even in the opposition parties.”
Hon. Kalu who doubles as spokesperson of the House of Representatives also expressed confidence in the quest of Tinubu which he said is built on foundation of patriotism.
He added, “I have not been in doubt of your quest which is built on the foundation of patriotism and nation building, therefore, I am confident that you’re the right peg for the Nigerian hole.
“I also salute Mr President for demonstrating the true principles of democracy throughout this process, the other aspirants who exhibited good spirit of sportsmanship, members and leaders of the party for the peaceful conduct of a free and fair party presidential election primaries where the desire of the people prevailed.
“This is one step to the victory we anticipate at the polls as we prepare for the 2023 general elections.”
