The Germany chapter of the All Progressives Congress have mobilized supports for the Presidential Candidate of the party, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his VP, Senator Kashim Shettima in the forthcoming general elections.
During a sensitization rally held in Frankfurt, members of the party from Germany and Western Europe said their support for Tinubu was largely due to his leadership style in the discovery of talents and listening hears to all views in the best interest of the people.
APC Chairman in Germany, Hon. (Eng.) Jide Fashakin while speaking during the rally, declared that the event was organised to raise awareness on the merits of Tinubu/Shettima ticket and other APC candidates in the forthcoming general elections to ensure the consolidation of the gains of the outgoing administration.
He said Nigerians in diaspora are greatly interested in a prosperous Nigeria and wields tremendous influence that is underreported in the country’s political landscape.
He stated further that Tinubu/Shettima presidency will lead Nigeria to an economy of prosperity in which every Nigerian will have a stake in its progress.
The APC Germany PCC Chairman, Hon. (Eng.) Olaniyi Popoola, also pointed out that a new Nigeria will emerge with the victory of the party at the Federal level.
He added that an objective criticism of the background of the partys candidate will be a benchmark for everyone before taken decision.
Hon. Isa Nasidi, who is the APC Germany PCC Deputy Chairman appealed to Nigerians in the country to add value to the Tinubu- 8Shettima by focusing on issues based campaign on the Action Plan of the candidate in restoring hope for a better Nigeria.
On how Nigerians in the diaspora are helping to mobilize people for the party, APC Germany Party Leader and PCC member, Hon. Olalekan Oyadiran said Asiwaju’s campaign had been planned for a long time and that the party is well positioned to provide support and mobilization at the polling units.
He said that one of the strategies launched is the CALL YOUR PEOPLE CAMPAIGN (CYPC) which aims to raise awareness of the good ntentions of the Tinubu/Shettima ticket and that the achievement that will evolve after their victory will be for the common man.
Hon. Kalu Onyeani, the Financial Secretary of APC PCC Germany, who lend his voice to the campaign urged Nigerians to go to the polls en masse and vote for the APC.
For the party’s Women Chairperson, Hon Mrs Labake Aminu, disclosed that women were one of the most important voting blocs and urged them to go and vote, stressing that empowering women accelerate the progress of any nation.
Dignitaries in attendance included members of the APC Germany Chapter stakeholders, including Hon. Chief Awolola Tala, Hon. Adebayo Alabi and Hon. Adekunle Ayoola representing APC Poland.
At the event, Prince Ade Omole, the APC Director for Diaspora, was represented by Hon. Yomi Maja from UK want electorates to shun sentiments adding the first step towards this is the election of a progressive government that has a short and long-term vision for the country.
Signed:
Hon Engr. Olaniyi Popoola- Chief Host and APC PCC Chairman, Germany
Hon. Basit Adekunle Azeez, MBA — APC PCC Secretary, Germany
Hon. Dr-Ing Ibrahim Muritala — APC PCC Organizing Secretary, Germany
Hon. Hareef Akerele — APC PCC Deputy Organizing Secretary, Germany
