SENATOR representing Lagos Central Oluremi Tinubu yesterday urged All Progressives Congress (APC) members to unite ahead of the 2019 general elections.
She spoke at Eti-Osa Ward E, located at Oyinkan Abayomi Drive in Ikoyi area of Lagos, where she participated in the Senatorial and House of Representatives primaries.
The senator was declared unopposed in the list of aspirants released by the APC National Working Committee and signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Yekini Nabena.
Mrs. Tinubu, who represented the district two times at the Senate, was being returned for a third term.
The senator hailed the people of her constituency for returning her unopposed.
She promised she would not disappoint her supporters and urged them to unite ahead of the 2019 elections.
“As we embark on the imminent elections, our politics should epitomise patriotic labour and selfless service to the community.
“Our vote is our right. Hence, we must exercise this right within the ambit of law by refusing to be a party to vote-buying or selling, and ensuring a peaceful election devoid of violence, chaos and upheavals.
“Together, we must ensure that our democratic process is sustained and that we embrace government efforts to transform our economy and make Nigeria a better place for all,” she said.
As at 1:09 p.m., when Senator Tinubu arrived, there were no electoral officers on ground for accreditation and to conduct the election by affirmation.