Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate for the 2023 poll, has stated he decided to pick Sen. Kashim Shettima as his running mate because he possessed one of the best credentials for the election.
Tinubu announced Shettima as his running mate in a letter personally signed on Sunday, July 10, in Daura, when he paid Sallah homage to President Muhammadu Buhari.
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Shettima was born on Sept. 2, 1966, and currently represents Borno Central at the National Assembly.
The APC flagbearer disclosed;
“Today I announce the selection of Sen. Kashim Shettima as my partner and running mate in the mission to advance and reclaim the fortunes of this great country and the hopes of its people.
“Shettima’s career in politics and beyond shows that he is eminently qualified not only to deliver that all important electoral victory, but, also, step into the shoes of the Vice-President.
“As a man with the talent, maturity, strength of character, and patriotism, he has my implicit confidence and faith.
“I am aware that many will continue focus on a particular detail, the question of his faith.
He added;
If we truly understood the challenges upon us as a country, we must also see the imperative of placing competence in governance above religious sentiments.
In 1993, Nigerians embrace Chief MKO Abiola and a fellow Muslim running mate, Baba Gana Kingibe in one of the country’s fairest elections ever held.
The spirit of 1993 is upon us again in 2023, adding that the ticket the APC is presenting, represents a milestone in the country’s political history.
The former Lagos State Governor said that the choice of Shettima would further brighten the APC chances at the poll.
With this selection the APC surely shall continue to be the party that shows the way and carries this nation towards its best future.
I implore you all to join me on this journey to a brighter future, as we enter a moment of renewed hope, we have the chance to move the nation and our collective cause forward as never before.
We seize the moment so that history may write kindly of us, it is time to focus with utmost devotion and love of country to do all we could to advance the ideals of democratic and progressive good governance in the land.
He further noted that APC was focused on tackling the country’s numerous challenges.
Together, we must end poverty and bring greater prosperity and more lasting peace, we should be wise of thought yet courageous in action.
As we embark on a collective enterprise that brings jobs, education, food, medicine, hope and belief in a better life to those who need them.
I stand ready to begin this journey with you, hopefully, to lead the nation on this needed path as your next president by the grace of God.
I believe this is a pivotal moment at which the dynamics of history and destiny call us forth to reshape our beloved nation, this is our moment.
