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  • Osinbajo takes Shettima on a tour of Aso Rock

    Osinbajo takes Shettima on a tour of Aso Rock

    Nigeria’s  Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, on Thursday, took the Vice President-elect Kashim Shettima on a tour of the  Vice President’s Wing of the Presidential Villa.

    This is a normal practice between the outgoing and the incoming government.

    Before the exercise, both men had a meeting where Shettima expressed his intentions to exchange ideas and collaborate with Osinbajo in advancing the nation.

    He praised the Vice President for his courtesy in personally showing him around the offices, emphasising the importance of cross-pollination of ideas.

    “On the instance of Vice President, who is a friend, a contemporary, I came here just to exchange ideas on how to move the nation forward.

    “He took me round the offices out of courtesy and I want to commend him, I want to thank him for extending that courtesy to me. Yes, cross fertilisation of ideas.”

    Asked about the expected impact of the Tinubu-Shettima Presidency and the timeline for its manifestation, the incoming Vice President asserted his belief that President Bola Tinubu would hit the ground running immediately.

    Acknowledging the urgency of the situation, he mentioned his own role as Vice President and refrained from making grandiose statements, but affirmed his confidence in their collective ability to swiftly initiate action.

    “I believe President Tinubu will hit the ground running from day one. He does not have the luxury of time. And I will be the Vice President I don’t want to be presumptuous, I don’t want to make loud proclamation but my interaction with him has shown that we will hit the ground running from day one,” he stated.

    Regarding the recent conferment of a national honour of GCON on him, he expressed gratitude, describing it as a humbling and historic experience.

    He highlighted the divine aspect of human accomplishments, emphasising that their positions were not solely attributable to intellect, physical prowess, lineage, or political astuteness.

    Recognizing the call to national duty, he called upon the support of the media, especially emphasising their vital role in their collective pursuit of building a new Nigeria.

    He also urged all individuals, including media personnel, to join them in their endeavors to shape a transformed nation, emphasizing the significance of unity and cooperation in achieving their goals.

  • APC: Tinubu unveils running mate, Kashim Shettima in Abuja

    APC: Tinubu unveils running mate, Kashim Shettima in Abuja

    The ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC), has finally unveiled former Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima as running mate to its presidential candidate  Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

    The unveiling ceremony took place at an event in Abuja on Wednesday, June 20, 2022.

    This development was made known by President Muhammadu Buhari’s former Personal Assistant on New Media, Bashir Ahmad via Twitter on Wednesday afternoon.

    His Tweet reads: “Our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), unveils Senator Kashim Shettima as the running mate of our presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” he tweeted.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that APC presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu had picked Shettima as his running mate following his emergence as the party’s presidential candidate.

    Although the Muslim-Muslim ticket has sparked reactions and arguments across the country.

    The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and some prominent Christians have kicked against the decision to fly a Muslim-Muslim ticket.

    The two other major candidates in next year’s election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Peter Obi of the Labour Party picked a Christian and Muslim running mate respectively to fly a Muslim -Christian ticket.

     

     

  • 2023: Masari withdraws as APC Vice Presidential candidate

    2023: Masari withdraws as APC Vice Presidential candidate

    Following the announcement of Sen. Kashim Shettima, as the running mate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Ibrahim Masari, who was nominated as a ‘placeholder to Ahmed Tinubu has withdrawn from the 2023 presidential race.

    Thenewsguru.com reports that Tinubu on Sunday told newsmen of his choice of the immediate past governor of Borno State, Sen. Kashim Shettima as substantive running mate in place of Masari.

    In a statement signed by Masari and issued from Saudi Arabia on Sunday, titled, ‘Resignation As APC Vice Presidential Nominee’, he said he was stepping down “after much reflection and wider consultations.”

    “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, 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 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.

    “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 Ahmed TInubu in the coming elections.

    “On behalf of myself and family, I wish to sincerely thank Asiwaju Tinubu — the Incoming President, Insha Allah — for his trust in me and we promise to remain steadfast in our support for him and the party,” Masari stated.

    Meanwhile, the Tinubu Campaign Organization (TCO) has confirmed Masari’s withdrawal as running-mate to Asiwaju Tinubu.

    A statement issued on Sunday and signed by the Interim National Coordinator of TCO, Hon. James Faleke, saluted Masari’s sacrifice, saying it believed will give Tinubu an opportunity to take a decision that will further enhance the chances of APC in the 2023 elections.

    “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.

    “While saluting Alhaji Masari’s sacrifice, we believe this will give Asiwaju Tinubu an opportunity to take a decision that will further enhance the chances of our great party in the 2023 elections,” Faleke stated.