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(VIDEO) 2023 Presidency: How Tinubu ‘Satisfied’ Panel, Turned Screening To Lecture Room

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May 31, 2022.

Sylvester Ugwuanyi

Tinubu Tells APC Screening Panel His Success As Lagos Governor Qualifies Him To Be President

Tinubu Tells APC Screening Panel His Success As Lagos Governor Qualifies Him To Be President
APC Presidential Panel Grills Tinubu On Upbringing, Educational And Professional Background

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) screening panel has expressed satisfaction with the performance of former Lagos governor, Bola Tinubu when he appeared before them to be screened as contender for the party’s presidential ticket.

This is according to the spokesman of the Tinubu Campaign Organization, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, who added that his principal highlighted his achievements as Lagos governor and why he is fit to be Nigeria’s President.

The Chief John Odigie-Oyegun-led panel had been asked to disqualify Tinubu from the race over “questionable educational qualifications”.

In a letter dated May 17, 2022, one Sagir Mai Iyali, who identified himself as an APC member from Kano state, asked the party to disqualify Tinubu over alleged false documents the latter tendered to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in 1998.

The petition which was copied to APC national chairman, Abdullahi Adamu and the INEC chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, reads in part, “Mr. Tinubu has to show proof he attended University of Chicago or he must stand disqualified as the opposition is in possession of these same documents. Over the years, the identity of Asiwaju Bola Anmed Tinubu has been shrouded in secrecy.

“In fact, no one can claim to know the identity of the man. Repeated efforts and demands by the general populace and the media to unravel the identity of Asiwaju Tinubu have all proved abortive and unsuccessful.

“Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu rather chose and prefers an incognito lifestyle. Part of the man that has remained hidden is his educational background. Before now, so many reporters have launched discreet investigations to unravel the truth about the educational background of Asiwaju without success.

“We therefore urge the screening committee to invoke the powers vested on it by the constitution and guidelines of the party to disqualify Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu from taking part in the APC primary election for the presidential election.”

Watch Tinubu turn screening to a lecture room:

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However, Onanuga has now come out with an update on how the screening of his principal went, stating that Tinubu answered questions bordering “on his upbringing, educational and professional background”.

He said in a statement, “Tinubu impressed the panel during the screening process with the way and manner he answered and provided insight into many of the questions asked.

“Some of the questions bordered on his upbringing, educational and professional background. He confidently told the panel why he is qualified to fly the flag of APC as its presidential candidate.

“He cited his success as governor of Lagos State, his raising the internal revenue generation of the state from a paltry N600 million monthly, which has now grown to N51billion today.

“He also cited his invitation to Enron to begin the first state-backed power generation in Nigeria and how Nigeria will need to take the power transmission lines as a highway.

“Tinubu in his answers demonstrated vast knowledge in economic management and a perfect understanding of Nigeria’s political economy.

“The screening committee expressed satisfaction with Tinubu’s knowledge of the economy and sociopolitical issues that are affecting the country.”

Eleven other aspirants, including former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Ameachi, Jigawa State Governor Abubakar Badaru, Ebonyi State Governor Dave Umahi, Dr. Tunde Bakare and the only female aspirant Uju Ken-Ohanenye also faced the panel.

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The others are: former Minister of State, Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajuiba; Senator Ajayi Boroffice, Felix Nicholas, former Senate President Ken Nnamani, Senator Ibikunle Amosu and Senator Sani Yarima Ahmed.

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