Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress’s (APC) presidential nominee, has named Senator Kashim Shettima as his running mate. Tinubu made the announcement during a Sunday press conference in Katsina.
Before the announcement of Shettima as the APC presidential running mate, the then holding running mate to the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Ibrahim Masari, announced his withdrawal from the race.
“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 flag-bearer of our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“Recall that 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 elections.
“But, after much reflection and wider consultations, I now wish to step down. I realized that my decision will enable Asiwaju 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.