President Bola Tinubu declares his presidency was divinely ordained, pledges commitment to democracy, rule of law, and good governance in Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu has declared that his emergence as Nigeria’s president was part of a divine plan.

Speaking at the Presidential Villa in Abuja during an interfaith iftar, Tinubu hosted members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee alongside leaders of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC).

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Tinubu emphasized the importance of strengthening electoral institutions and advocated for the adoption of direct primaries to allow party members a more active role in selecting candidates.

Describing himself as a committed democrat, he said: “Some of us had been bruised struggling for it. We were detained, we protested, we had street demonstrations, we went into exile and all of that.

We formed NADECO. I followed the leadership destiny that God has chosen for me. There’s no doubt about it.”

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The president reiterated his commitment to good governance, adherence to the rule of law, and the preservation of democratic values in Nigeria.