Envoy: Tinubu knows Nigeria so well — he will play politics of national unity

Adejare Bello, Nigeria’s ambassador to Mexico, says the administration of Bola Tinubu, the president-elect, will ensure politics of national unity.

He said the former Lagos governor is not a religious bigot, hence it will not be difficult to bring everybody on board regardless of religion or ethnicity. 

Adejare described Tinubu as a leader who can hold all the regions of the country together, adding that his character inspires hope and patriotism.

He said despite the opposition against the Muslim-Muslim ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the president-elect will ensure appointments are not lopsided.

 “It is true that over the years, various administrations have struggled with the challenge of harmonising disparate interests and managing dissensions,” he said.

“But what really matters is the will and the managerial amplitude which Tinubu possesses to respond to the problems.

“Tinubu knows the country so well and is quite abreast with its cultural and historical developments and he is surrounded by brilliant Nigerians with sound minds; none you can fault in terms of intellect and understanding of the delicate issues in the country in different aspects of the economy.

“This gives him an advantage not to play politics of ‘me and my people’.

“With Tinubu in the saddle, the relationship among Nigerians will be organic, one built on the pillars of friendship, empathy and togetherness devoid of political bitterness.

“It is therefore a little wonder that he is so widely accepted by the people on the other side of the Niger from the wild reception his campaign train received all over the country.”