Adebayo Adenrele
The Presidential flagbearer of All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that the choice of Kashim Shettima as his running mate is neither on the ground of politics nor religion but based on the opinion of Nigerians.
He stated that the choice of Senator Shettima was on the of advice given by “a broad and representative array of wonderful Nigerians who deeply care about the Country.”
In his words, “Let me restate my position on religion and politics. When I decided that Senator Shettima was the best selection as my running mate, I listened to and weighed in serious balance the advice received from a broad and representative array of wonderful Nigerians who deeply care about this nation and the path it must go.”
“All my life, the decisions regarding the team supporting me have always been guided by the principles of competence, innovation, compassion, integrity, fairness, and adherence to excellence. I was not going to depart from these principles at this important juncture. In fact, it was more important than ever before that I adhere to these principles.”
“As Governor of Lagos State, these principles helped me assemble one of the most capable governing cabinets any state or this nation has seen. I trust in these principles to allow them to, once more, guide me to construct another exemplary team that can do Nigeria proud.”
“In this crucial moment, where so much is at stake, we must prioritize leadership, competence, and the ability to work as a team over other considerations.”
“This is the standard I will use to select the rest of my campaign team and if you elect me as your president when I staff my government. I will select the best people for the right jobs so that we can construct a better Nigeria now and for generations yet to come.” Tinubu stated.
