After more that 24 hours he was roundly defeated in the presidential primaries of the All Progressives Congress, APC, the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has congratulated his former boss, Senator Bola Tinubu, saying his sterling contribution to democracy stand him out.

Osinbajo, in a message personally signed and posted on his verified social media handles said Tinubu has shown passion, patriotism, courage and determination in the cause of nation building.

He further lauded Tinubu’s experience saying that will be crucial in the APC’s continued effort to attain more secured and prosperous country.

He said, "I congratulate Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his victory at our party primaries and his emergence as the Presidential Candidate and Flagbearer of our great party, the APC, for the forthcoming 2023 Presidential Elections.

“I also congratulate President Muhammadu Buhari and all leaders of the APC for a successful Special Convention and Presidential Primary.

“For many decades, our Flagbearer has shown passion, patriotism, courage and determination in the cause of nation-building. His sterling contributions to our democracy and its progress stand him out.

“His wealth of experience will certainly be critical in our party’s continued efforts to attain a more secure and prosperous Nigeria.”

The Vice President also called on all party members, regardless of their standing during the primaries, to be united behind Tinubu to ensure victory in the 2023 general elections.

“To all members of our great party, regardless of who you voted for at the primaries, we must now unite behind our Presidential Candidate and Flagbearer to ensure victory for our party in the 2023 elections.

“As true progressives, we must remain strong and united in pursuing our collective vision as a party toward building a country that can provide a decent life and livelihoods for all our people.”

Osinbajo came distance third behind Tinubu in the primaries which was concluded on Wednesday after more than 24 hours of exercise, by securing 235 votes behind the former Minister of Trasnportation, Rotimi Amaechi who scored 316 to come second behind Asiwaju with 1, 271 votes.

Many people have queried the moral right of the Vice President at standing against his former boss who introduced him into politics in the quest for the Party’s ticket.

Tinubu was believed to have nominated Osinbajo as the Vice President to President Buhari in 2014, after the failure of the proposed Muslim-Muslim ticket by the Party.

At a recent consultation meeting in Abeokuta, Tinubu insisted that he handed over his right to Osinbajo to become the Vice President, the narrative Osinbajo had earlier faulted recently while speaking with State House journalists.