Bola Ahmed Tinubu says that his presidency in Nigeria stems from a divine plan.
During an interfaith iftar in Abuja, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reaffirmed his commitment to democracy and the rule of law, while noting that his ascent to the nation’s supreme office was part of a divine plan.
The President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stated that his arrival at the helm of the country stemmed from a “divine design”, while reiterating his commitment to governance based on the rule of law and the consolidation of democratic values. The head of state spoke at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, on the occasion of an interfaith iftar bringing together members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee (NWC) as well as leaders of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC).
In a statement released by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the president pressed the need to strengthen democratic institutions, electoral processes and internal mechanisms within political parties. Bola Tinubu also spoke in favor of the widespread introduction of direct primaries within parties. According to him, this mode of designation would involve party members more in choosing the candidates for elective offices.
Presenting himself as a staunch defender of democracy, the Nigerian president assured that he would continue to work for national unity while ensuring strict adherence to the rule of law. Some of us paid the price for this fight. We were arrested, we protested, organized street mobilizations, and even went into exile. We founded the National Democratic Coalition. I simply followed the path God had laid out for me. There is no doubt about it, he said.
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