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Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria, Right Honourable Aminu
\nWaziri Tambuwal, your bold decision to suspend the pursuit of your
\npresidential ambition is cast in the mold of defining sagacious political
\ndecisions that have set the tone for positive and progressive thinking so
\nbadly needed to lift our country up.<\/p>\n
This sacrifice you have made will not be in vain. It must be noted by all
\ndemocrats across the country as an act of great patriotism. We all
\nappreciate the position you have taken and the sacrifice you have made.
\nThere are lessons to be learnt from all that is unfolding towards building
\na better future. This is noted by the party and Nigerians. You have
\ndemonstrated the true spirit of democracy. You have indeed shown the way
\nto all other party members on the kind of sacrifice expected of them. You
\nare a good example to the young and old and the leading lights of our
\nparty.
\nYou secured the wish of a virile section of our party, especially your
\ncolleagues, Honourable Members who meant well In their desire to have you
\nvie for the highest office of the land. And excited by your politics and
\ncandidature, most Nigerians looked in your direction hopeful in the
\nprospects of your candidacy and a New Nigeria.<\/p>\n
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But rather than pursue a selfish ambition, you humbly submitted yourself
\nto the service of the common good. Whatever anyone may say, you have made
\nhistory.<\/p>\n
Since you joined our party, the APC has become stronger. You have brought
\nstrength to our party through a political profile that is unrivalled.
\nHaving travelled through over 300 federal constituencies, the widespread
\nsupport you enjoy across the country validates you as a leader for our
\ngeneration and a political asset for our great party. Undoubtedly, you
\nhave what it takes to lead this country to a better future and we take
\nnote of your astuteness, brilliant political trajectory and preparedness
\nfor higher service.
\nYour sacrifice for the cohesion of the party and a greater Nigeria will go
\ndown in history as one of the greatest pragmatic and progressive political
\nsacrifices ever made in the politics of our country.<\/p>\n
You have demonstrated to all that after the political calculations are
\nmade and the dust of competition has settled, it must be this nation and
\nits people who shall stand. Therein, we find the lessons of your decision
\nto suspend your participation in the presidential contest for now.<\/p>\n
You have demonstrated that your political convenience will never triumph
\nover patriotic conviction. You no doubt joined the APC not to advance any
\npersonal ambition. Your decision in this delicate moment gave no space for
\nemotion to intrude into the path of objectivity and blind you and many of
\nus from what is best. The APC is the best vehicle to enact the progressive
\nand broad change this nation cries for. I salute you for eagerly lending
\nyourself to this fine cause. You will never walk alone.<\/p>\n
Though many, including myself, may call what you have done a sacrifice, I
\nwish to again call it otherwise. It is a patriotic contribution and duty.
\nWith a happy and uplifted heart and clear conscience, you have by this
\ndecision committed yourself to seeking the best for this nation before
\nseeking what is good for yourself. This is the creed of statesmanship. May
\nthis be the creed of our party!<\/p>\n
May the light of a bright future always shine on you and on our beloved
\nnation, the Federal Republic of Nigeria.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Bola Tinubu<\/p>\n
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