The presidential ambition of former Governor of Lagos State, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, may have finally been confirmed, putting to rest months of speculation as regards his intent to succeed the incumbent, Mohammed Buhari as the President of Nigeria.
Any doubts ahead of the 2023 general elections was brushed outside over the weekend by insiders, after a manifesto traced to his political camp leaked.
Reports quoted an insider as saying that with the leaked manifesto, it was clear that Tinubu’s presidential ambition is no longer a matter of speculation but when the APC chieftain will formally announce his decision.
“It is no longer a secret. Jagaban will throw his hat in the ring. The proclamation will come sooner than you can imagine. The 7-point manifesto says it all. Nigerians must get ready for the big news,” the insider told a leading online newspaper specializing in investigative reports.
A copy of the manifesto obtained by Ripples Nigeria gave a sneak preview of Tinubu’s programme of action.
The document titled, “7 POINT AGENDA: THE REBIRTH MANIFESTO highlighted the following:
1. Leadership
Provide transformational leadership that has the ability to unify all of Nigeria and lead us to the attainment of shared goals and vision.
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2. Technology
Leverage modern technology for digital transformation and economic growth.
3. Security
Create conditions that allow citizens move and transact freely across the Nation.
4. Infrastructure
Commence extensive infrastructural development by building basic foundational services (24 hrs access to electricity, roads, bridges e.t.c) that connect (power) people and businesses ultimately improving the quality of living.
5. Homegrown business
Build platforms that enable and empower homegrown businesses to scale and compete favourably in the global market.
6. Education
Deploy initiatives targeted at promoting knowledge and equipping learners of all age groups with the skills and values needed to address modern-day challenges globally. Propagate and activate strategies that also promote a sense of pride and awakening amongst all Nigerian citizens to the extent that people feel extremely patriotic and ecstatic to be Nigerians.
7. True federalism and democratic processes
Promote democracy, realize human potential and create conditions for prosperity and progress.
