Ganduje Leaks Tinubu’s Secret About Choice of Running Mate
- Abdullahi Ganduje says Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, has agreed to pick a Muslim as running mate
- This comes amid speculations over who Tinubu would pick as his running mate, as the final deadline for the submission of candidates’ names inches closer
- Recall that Kabir Masari has been announced as Tinubu’s vice-presidential candidate in “placeholder” capacity
In what can be described as stunning, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress Party (APC), has reportedly agreed to pick a Muslim vice presidential candidate.
This was disclosed by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state during a gathering of about 100 clerics at the state Government House as part of activities to mark Eid El Kabir, Ganduje said Tinubu was advised to pick a Muslim running mate, The Nation Newspaper reports.
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He said:
“We have advised him to pick a Muslim deputy and he has agreed. A Muslim-Muslim ticket is a reality. It is not something new in Nigeria,”
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“We have advised him to pick a Muslim deputy and he has agreed. A Muslim-Muslim ticket is a reality. It is not something new in Nigeria.”
He also asked the clerics to pray for Tinubu to emerge as Nigeria’s president come 2023.
While urging them to offer prayers for his administration’s peace and progress, he, however, asked the clerics to also pray for his Deputy Governor, Yusuf Gawuna, who has emerged the APC governorship candidate for 2023 elections in Kano State.
Gov Akeredolu opens up on why Tinubu is yet to pick a running mate
In another development, the task of selecting a running mate for Bola Tinubu is becoming difficult as the day goes by.
However, Ondo state governor Rotimi Akeredolu opened up on why the APC stalwart is yet to announce his running mate.
Akeredolu stated that Tinubu's slow pace in making a decision is very strategic as there are many factors he wants to put in check.
Election will validate Tinubu’s acceptability in southwest
An academic don, Professor Razaq Abubakre said the 2023 election will serve as a validation for Bola Tinubu's acceptability in the southwest region.
While making this remark, the professor called on Osun citizens to vote for the reelection of Governor Gboyega.
According to Professor Abubakre, the reelection of Governor Gboyaga will transcend party lines in the state.
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