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There have been some notable predictions that the 2023 presidential election may be the toughest in Nigeria’s political history.
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In what appears to be unprecedented in the nation’s political journey, some polls have even predicted a loss for the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The polls predicted the lesser-known Labour Party as the potential winner.
However, Dr Uche Chinna, a British-born Nigerian, is confident that the APC presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will win the election which is scheduled to hold on Saturday, February 25.
In an exclusive interview with Legit.ng, Dr Chinna who hails from Chinna Royal Household in Emohua, Emohua LGA in Rivers state revealed why he is confident of Tinubu’s victory in the forthcoming election.
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He also spoke about why he wants Tinubu to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023, among other topical issues revolving around the APC presidential flagbearer.
Asked why he wants Tinubu to win the 2023 presidential election, Dr Chinna said:
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Dr Chinna who is well-versed in foreign affairs policies, security, transportation and agriculture added that he is backing Tinubu because of his capacity and readiness to implement inclusive policies.
“Nigerians can enjoy value for money in a nutshell, knowing that they have a leader that cares about them.
After almost eight years in power, there are mixed reactions over the performance of Nigeria’s ruling APC.
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While some said the party has failed to live up to expectations, others said it is on course to take Nigeria to the “next level”. Dr Chinna is among the latter.
He believes President Buhari’s achievements and Tinubu’s competence will give the APC the desired victory in February.
According to him, the president has recorded tremendous achievements, even though many had earlier written him off.
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One of the things that have dominated the 2023 presidential campaigns is the APC’s Muslim-Muslim ticket.
Tinubu’s decision to pick Kashim Shettima, former Borno governor and a fellow Muslim, as running mate, has been heavily criticised.
Even former President Goodluck Jonathan who has largely remained nonpartisan expressed worry over the Muslim-Muslim ticket.
Nevertheless, speaking on the same faith ticket, Dr Chinna defended Tinubu and accepted his explanation that “he chose Senator Shettima based on who he can comfortably work with to move Nigeria to where he wants the country to be.”
He agreed with the APC flagbearer that the choice of the former Borno state governor “was about competence, not religion.”
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In the buildup to the polls, Tinubu has been heavily criticised by his opponents for not attending some debates, especially the Arise TV town hall meetings.
However, Dr Chinna defended Tinubu and his campaign team, saying the organisers ought to have informed them about the debates and had a mutual agreement before going public.
His words:
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In another report, the APC presidential candidate Tinubu revealed his plans for internet fraudsters popularly known as 'yahoo boys' ahead of next month's presidential polls.
Tinubu who was in Benin, the Edo state capital for his campaign rally on Thursday, January 5 told supporters that he will reform 'yahoo boy' into tech geniuses.
He stated that his administration will breed a new dispensation for job creation and capacity building for Nigerian youths.
Source: Legit.ng
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