Governor of Sokoto State and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), presidential hopeful, Hon Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has said that following the abysmal performance of the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government, immediate steps must be taken to set the country on the path of development.
Speaking at the Government House, Port Harcourt during a consultative visit to the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, Tambuwal noted that the country is presently hanging on a cliff due to the failure of the Buhari administration.
According to him; “We should be able to bring back our country from the brink. As it is today, this country is on a cliff and there is a need for us to pull it back.
“Nigeria requires a leadership that has the capacity to unite the country, introduce fresh ideas in leadership and enhance the development of the nation.
“We are all aware that this country has never been this divided. This country has never been this polarised. There is a need for us, not only to have a 21st century leadership, but a leadership that is Pan-Nigeria. We need a leadership that understands the complexities of this country,” he said.
Tambuwal noted that experiences garnered as a former Speaker of the House of Representatives and the incumbent Sokoto State Governor have equipped him to offer Nigeria the right leadership it requires.
He urged PDP members to nominate him to fly the party’s flag during the 2019 Presidential Election, pointing out that he has the capacity to lead the party to victory.
Tambuwal said that when elected, he will work with all stakeholders to review the constitution of the country to accommodate the aspirations of the different sections of the country.
Commenting on security, the Presidential aspirant said he will deploy security and fresh ideas to improve the security of the nation.
Responding, Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State advised all Presidential aspirants to conduct themselves in a decorous manner to advance the interest of the PDP.
Wike said; “Tell Nigerians what you want to do for them. Sell yourself. Do not be desperate. If it is God’s will, nobody can stop you. If at the end of the day, one lose out of the nomination of the party, he should support whoever emerges in the interest of the party.
He noted that Tambuwal represents one of the Presidential Aspirants with the capacity to lead and revive the country, adding that without a review of the revenue sharing formula of the country, states will not be able to pay the new minimum wage.
Wike thanked the leadership of the PDP for approving the hosting of the National Convention in Port Harcourt, saying that the convention will positively impact the state’s economy.
