naijapiper:
A group, the South West Professionals Forum, has said that Bola Tinubu, a national leader of the All Progressives Congress, risked his life and resources to ensure that Nigeria remains on the path of democracy.

In a statement issued in Lagos, Tuesday, the group said that Mr. Tinubu’s leading role saved the country from economic and political pitfalls.

“Since 1999, Asiwaju (Tinubu) has been a pillar of democracy. He puts his hat in the ring not for himself but for the benefit of all Nigerians,” said Segun Ajibulu, the president of the group.

Mr. Ajibulu said the APC leader had played more roles than any living Nigerian since 1993 to ensure the sustenance of Nigeria’s democracy.

The group also stated that Mr. Tinubu’s vision was instrumental to the integration of Lagos State’s politics and economy into the greater South West family.

“In the campaign to make the South West a model, we commend the efforts of Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu. We urge him not to relent in his efforts to unite the people of the South West for the overall interest of Nigeria,” said Mr. Ajibulu.

SOWPROF was established in 1999 and hosts over 5,000 Yoruba professionals in Nigeria and in the Diaspora, according to the group.

On the economic recession, Mr. Ajibulu, a public administrator, said the future of the South West region lay in an effective and professional civil service, creative exploration of untapped natural resources and regional integration of the state’s political, economic and cultural structures.

“We are concerned with the fall in the Gross Domestic Product, (GDP) of Nigeria,” he said.

“We are worried that states are not able to pay salaries due to no fault of theirs. We are concerned that the civil service is currently weak and needs to be strengthened to meet the new challenges. The future of the people of the South West lay in economic and political unity of purpose.”

The group further said that there is a need to initiate a social security system for the millions of people in the South West to take care of the needs of the aged, children and the unemployed.

“We need a system that will take care of those without the economic means to survive,” said Mr. Ajibulu.

“No state can do it alone. All the willing South West states need to work together. This is the best way to minimize violence and tame the tide of instability in the South West region for the overall peace and well-being of Nigerians.”

Source: http://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/ssouth-west/186278-tinubu-risked-his-life-for-nigerias-democracy-group-says.html


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temitemi1:
TRASH!

talktimi:
Tinubu risked which life for which democracy

IdiAmin1:
Tinubu risked his life for which country's democracy?
Mods, is time to update our lagging joke section please.

merbenko:
For his interest not for democracy

naijapiper:


Tinubu stood up against Abacha. He organized massive protests against the military rule. He stood up against Obasanjo. Let's not be biased. Tinubu is one of the fathers of democracy in Nigeria.

“Since 1999, Asiwaju (Tinubu) has been a pillar of democracy. He puts his hat in the ring not for himself but for the benefit of all Nigerians,”

talktimi:
maybe father of democracy in your village not my Nigeria

barcanista:
Benefit of who? All the Tinubu fanboys think say na everybody them fit deceive. Nonsense

talktimi:
maybe father of democracy in your village not my Nigeria

barcanista:
Benefit of who? All the Tinubu fanboys think say na everybody them fit deceive. Nonsense

shachris:


Yes. Benefits of all Nigerians. Without tinubu we would still be in the bondage of PDP.

And Yes, you reap them u sow. you work then u enjoy the proceeds of your efforts.

barcanista:
You were in "bondage" not Nigerians. What benefit has Nigerians got from Tinubu and APC? ALl these propaganda and sugar coating cannot work.

IdiAmin1:
Tinubu risked his life for which country's democracy?

Mods, is time to update our lagging joke section please.

shachris:


[s]How many of your village members stood up against the military rule? How many had the courage to protest against abacha? Please Don't tell that all your village members are cowards. [/s]

barcanista:
Father of Bourdillon democracy

talktimi:
you dey mind the baby rabbit ? At the rate they're dry-cleaning jagabans image nowadays, something is definitely up his sleeves. Father of democracy my foot

shachris:


If you Didnt see that Nigeria was under bondage during PDPs 16 year rule, then u, my friend is a very biased Nigeria. sometimes we should learn to keep our party affiliations aside and say simple truths

shachris:


If you Didnt see that Nigeria was under bondage during PDPs 16 year rule, then u, my friend is a very biased Nigeria. sometimes we should learn to keep our party affiliations aside and say simple truths

naijapiper:


Tinubu stood up against Abacha. He organized massive protests against the military rule. He stood up against Obasanjo. Let's not be biased. Tinubu is one of the fathers of democracy in Nigeria.

barcanista:
You were in "bondage" not Nigerians. What benefit has Nigerians got from Tinubu and APC? ALl these propaganda and sugar coating cannot work.

Jesusloveyou:
yes! Nigerians were in bondage, virtually nothing was working, d light that can't stay for 12hrs,is now in excess for d past 4days without a blink, thank GOD my business is now booming, d refinery that was not working for d past 6yrs, is now working, many things that never work, wil be working before next year. GOD bless PMB

barcanista:
Maybe someone is eying the PresidenCy in 2019.

talktimi:
#GejWhileYouWereAway they offered #OldTastyWine,we refused, they called us #WailingWailiers, saying in the #FullnessOfTime CHANGE will occur

2019 is a no go area for Tinubu and any of his minions, the North must complete their 8 years. Tinubu should go and contest for councillor at Eti Osa