Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), declared the Tinubu‑Shettima presidential ticket the most formidable political combination in Nigeria’s democratic history at a Rainbow Coalition rally in Port Harcourt on 26 April 2024. The event, held at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, saw President Bola Ahmed Tinubu greeted by a large crowd of party supporters, political stakeholders and coalition members from across Rivers State and the South‑South region.
During the rally, Yilwatda praised the ticket’s blend of experience, courage and tested leadership, arguing that it is capable of steering Nigeria through its current challenges toward sustainable economic growth and national prosperity. “The most formidable presidential ticket we have ever produced in Nigeria is the Tinubu‑Shettima ticket,” he said, adding that Tinubu is “fearless, courageous and determined to confront the challenges of our country.”
Yilwatda highlighted the administration’s structural reforms, including the removal of the fuel subsidy, the unification of the foreign exchange market and other economic policy adjustments aimed at rebuilding the economy and strengthening public finances. He noted that these measures, while painful for households and businesses, were necessary for long‑term growth and that the government is committed to mitigating their impact through stabilisation, social interventions and infrastructure investment.
“President Tinubu has confronted enormous challenges since assuming office, and rather than surrendering to them, he has taken decisive steps to address the structural problems that have constrained our national development for decades,” Yilwatda said in a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy, Abimbola Tooki.
Addressing the political climate in Rivers State, Yilwatda expressed satisfaction with the growing alignment behind Tinubu’s re‑election bid, noting that support has transcended traditional party boundaries. He praised the Rainbow Coalition for recognising the importance of national unity and political cooperation in pursuing Nigeria’s development.
He concluded that the 2027 election would give Nigerians a choice to continue the reforms and stability that the Tinubu administration has pursued, framing the ticket as a vision for national development above political convenience.
<small>Source: The Sun Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
