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The Tinubu/Shettima Presidential campaign council said the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and his running mate, Senator Kashim Shettima cited busy campaign schedules as the reason for their absence from Sunday’s presidential debate organized by Arise. Television
They also cited their determination not to give preference to any television station over others as one of the reasons for not attending the debate.
The three presidential candidates, Mr. Peter Obi of the Labor Party, LP, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso of the New Nigerian People’s Party, NNPP, and Chief Kola Abiola of the People’s Redemption Party, PRP attended the meeting .
The People’s Democratic Party, PDP flagbearer, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, who is out of the country, was represented by his colleague, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa.
Chief Spokesperson of the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council
Mr. Festus Keyamo, said “Tinubu did not attend the Presidential Debate organized by ARISE TV on Sunday, November 6, 2022, for the following reasons:
“First, many radio and television stations in Nigeria have shown interest in hosting such debates and out of respect for other television and radio stations, our candidate will not make special appearances on some networks, while ignoring others. As the President of Nigeria, by the special grace of God, he is determined to treat all people and businesses equally and equally.
“Secondly, Asiwaju Tinubu’s hectic and hectic campaign schedule will not allow him to honor all the invitations with different radio and television stations, hence we have decided not to start with one television station and later ignore others.
“Thirdly, our candidate has long seen the importance of speaking directly to Nigerians and shortly after unveiling his Action Plan as the President started the Town Hall meetings starting with his interaction with the Business Association and other stakeholders in Kano followed by the Town Hall meeting. and a demonstration by experts last week in Lagos. “Tomorrow (Monday), he will be interacting with Agro and Commodity Groups in Minna, Niger State.
“While we thank Arise TV for this invitation, we want to assure Nigerians that we will continue to hold these debate groups with Nigerians in the highest regard. Nigerians will hear from our candidate loud and clear through other forums.
“Finally, out of deep respect for Nigerians, we urge all our party platforms and grassroots supporters to continue organizing town hall meetings to educate Nigerians on our candidate’s Action Plan as we believe that grassroots approach to Nigerians will also go deeper.
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