In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Tunde Rahman, Tinubu praised Abdullahi for being diligent, persistent, and having “a superlative understanding in the handling of sensitive party matters.”

He praised him for his loyalty to the party, the nation, and the president, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd. ), and prayed to God for “robust health and more wisdom” so that he might lead the party to victory in the upcoming general election.