Governor Ben Ayade of Cross Rivers State
has assured Bola Tinubu of his unwavering support ahead of the 2023 general election as he congratulated him for emerging the All Progressives Congress Presidential candidate.
In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Christian Ita, Ayade expressed optimism that Tinubu, who he described as a soldier of democracy, will lead APC to victory.
The Governor said Tinubu has laboured and sacrificed for democracy and his immeasurable contribution to the formation of APC cannot be undermined.
The statement read: “Your Excellency, from your NADECO days to the ACN era and then to your immeasurable contribution to the formation of the APC and its subsequent ascension to power, there is no doubt that you have laboured and sacrificed for democracy and its enthronement in our nation.”
“Therefore, your emergence as the presidential candidate of our great party is a fitting and deserving reward for a man who has been in the trenches for democracy and good governance for decades now.”
“I have an unwavering belief that as a soldier of democracy who has seen it all, you will lead the APC to seamless victory next year. Rest assured that as you look back, you will find me marching with you 100 per cent to the threshold of victory.”
“I heartily and warmly congratulate you on this monumental milestone.”