Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has finally congratulated winner of the All Progressive Congress presidential primaries Bola Tinubu .
He said Tinubu has been a great patriot .
Tinubu defeated all other contenders for the party’s ticket on Wednesday after what appeared a keenly contested election.
“I congratulate Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his victory at our party primaries and his emergence as the Presidential Candidate and Flagbearer of our great party, the APC for the forthcoming 2023 Presidential Elections,” Osinbajo said in a statement made available on Thursday
He also congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari and all leaders of the APC for what he called a successful Special Convention and Presidential Primary.
Praising Tinubu, Osinbajo said he for many decades, had shown passion, patriotism, courage and determination in the cause of nation-building.
He said “His sterling contributions to our democracy and its progress stand him out. “His wealth of experience will certainly be critical in our party’s continued efforts to attain a more secure and prosperous Nigeria.
“To all members of our great party, regardless of who you voted for at the primaries, we must now unite behind our Presidential Candidate and Flagbearer to ensure victory for our party in the 2023 elections. “
Osinbajo said as “true progressives, we must remain strong and united in pursuing our collective vision as a party toward building a country that can provide a decent life and livelihoods for all our people.”