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Bola Tinubu
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“While we may not always agree, we must forge a way to work together because this is what democracy demands of us.”
Bola Tinubu (born 1952) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I pledge myself to this cooperation and ask that you do the same for the good of our people.”
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“In 2006, the 5th National Assembly protected our democracy against an unseemly third-term bid that would have ripped our Constitution apart.”
Bola Tinubu (born 1952) first seen 2006 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: https://statehouse.gov.ng/president-tinubus-speech-at-the-national-assembly-in-commemoration-of-democracy-day/.President Tinubu cited the National Assembly's rejection of the proposed third-term agenda in 2006 as a defi…
“In 2010, the National Assembly, through the doctrine of necessity, opened the door for then-Vice President Goodluck Jonathan to become the Acting President following the illness of his predecessor.”
Bola Tinubu (born 1952) first seen 2010 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: https://statehouse.gov.ng/president-tinubus-speech-at-the-national-assembly-in-commemoration-of-democracy-day/.President Tinubu highlighted the National Assembly's invocation of the doctrine of necessity in 2010 as an e…
“Even under the military, the National Assembly tried to protect our democracy.”
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“We were jailed for our defiance.”
Bola Tinubu (born 1952) first seen 1993 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: https://statehouse.gov.ng/president-tinubus-speech-at-the-national-assembly-in-commemoration-of-democracy-day/.Recalling the events following the dissolution of the National Assembly in 1993, Tinubu referred to his part…
“On behalf of a grateful nation, I commend your invaluable role in lawmaking, oversight, and constituency representation.”
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“At this point, I plead for your indulgence so that I may put a terrible rumour to bed.”
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“To those who ring the alarm that the APC is intent on a one-party state, I offer you a most personal promise.”
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“At no time in the past, nor any instance in the present, and at no future juncture shall I view the notion of a one-party state as good for Nigeria.”
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“I have never attempted to alter any political party registration with INEC.”
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“Look at my political history. I would be the last person to advocate such a scheme.”
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“In 2003, when the then-governing party tried to sweep the nation clean of political opposition through plot and manipulation, I was the last of the progressive governors standing in my region.”
Bola Tinubu (born 1952) first seen 2003 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: https://statehouse.gov.ng/president-tinubus-speech-at-the-national-assembly-in-commemoration-of-democracy-day/.President Tinubu recalled his experience as Governor of Lagos State during the 2003 elections, describing ho…
“Yet, I stood alone.”
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Recorded in: https://statehouse.gov.ng/president-tinubus-speech-at-the-national-assembly-in-commemoration-of-democracy-day/.Reflecting on the 2003 political landscape, Tinubu emphasized that he remained the sole progressive governor…
“Nigeria will not become such a state now.”
Bola Tinubu (born 1952) first seen 2003 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: https://statehouse.gov.ng/president-tinubus-speech-at-the-national-assembly-in-commemoration-of-democracy-day/.After recounting his opposition to attempts at political domination in 2003, President Tinubu reaffirmed tha…
“A one-party state is not in the offing. Nor should it ever be.”
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“Equally, my friends, we cannot blame anybody seeking to bail out of a sinking ship even without a life jacket.”
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“In all their numbers and false grandeur, they boasted of ruling, not governing, Nigeria for the next half century or more. Where are they now?”
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“My allies had been induced into defeat. My adversaries held all the cards that mortal man could carry.”
Bola Tinubu (born 1952) first seen 2003 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: https://statehouse.gov.ng/president-tinubus-speech-at-the-national-assembly-in-commemoration-of-democracy-day/.Reflecting on the 2003 political environment, Tinubu described the overwhelming political advantage enjoyed …
“Even with all of that, they could not control our national destiny because fate is written from above.”
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“A greater power did not want Nigeria to become a one-party state back then. Nigeria will not become such a state now.”
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“We must welcome and accept the diversity and number of political parties just as we welcome and embrace the diversity of our population.”
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“Our efforts must never be to eliminate political competition but to make that competition salutary to the national well-being by working across the political aisle whenever possible.”
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