Tinubu Announces Shettima as running mate | The Harmattan News

The Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Sunday in Daura, presents the former Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima, as his running mate; following the resignation of Vice Presidential placeholder, Ibrahim Kabir Masari, from the ticket.
Tinubu spoke shortly after a closed-door meeting with President Buhari and described Shettima as a reliable and competent ally; saying “I chose him because he is competent, capable and reliable.”
Tinubu who said that he was in Daura to pay homage to the President and to share part of his holiday and lunch as well as to discuss the question of his running mate declared that “The one we put in as placement has withdrawn today. There has been an announcement to replace him fully with a substantive candidate, Kashim Shettima.”
Asked about his party’s chances in next year’s presidential elections, the former Lagos State governor said, “We are going to win Insha Allah. Because we are a progressive party. We have the focuse on the Nigerian problems and we face the challenge squarely and we’re not running away from it. We have a better programme for the people and about the people and we are ready to serve.

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“Within a short period, there’s been a strong foundation on infrastructure. We faced the challenge of terrorism we know that. It’s only a poor thinker and observer who will not recognize the challenge. But once you recognize the challenge, you can prepare yourself very well to tackle it and defeat it. And that is what our party is all about.”
The APC presidential candidate, Ibrahim Masari, had earlier on Sunday announced his resignation to the party.
In a letter he signed and addressed to members of the APC Masari said, “This is to inform our esteemed party leaders under our able President, Muhammadu Buhari, teeming party members and the great people of Nigeria, of the outcome of a crucial discussion I just had with the flagbearer of our great party, the APC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“I had the singular honour and privilege of being nominated as the running mate to Asiwaju Tinubu last month after a keenly contested presidential primary ahead of the 2023 general election.
“But, after much reflection and wider consultations, I now wish to step down. I realised that my decision will enable Asiwaju to have more latitude to give more accommodation and inclusion that will position our party to win the coming elections, with the support of the people of Nigeria.

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“In stepping down, I believe I can still serve our party and the country in several other capacities.
“I wish to confirm that I have submitted my withdrawal letter and affidavit to that effect as the vice-presidential candidate to Asiwaju Bola TInubu in the coming elections.”
Confirming the development, Interim National Coordinator of Bola Tinubu Campaign Organization, Hon. James Faleke, said “This is to inform and confirm that Alhaji Ibrahim Masari has stepped down as Vice Presidential nominee to the flag-bearer of APC in the 2023 presidential elections, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“Alhaji Masari has communicated his decision to us from Saudi Arabia where he is presently performing the lesser hajj.