Shettima the best to govern by my side – Tinubu

 Shettima the best to govern by my side – Tinubu

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Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, has revealed why he remains steadfast in the selection of Senator Kashim Shettima as running mate. He said this at the unveiling of the former Borno State Governor as his Vice Presidential Candidate today, 20 July, in Abuja.

As a committed democrat and progressive, Tinubu said he had read and listened to all that had been written and said, adding that it had been an emotional and moving period. He said further that he “understands the strength of feeling that has been displayed” by some within APC and he cherishes and respects the views of all.

Yet, according to him, he remains steadfast in his belief in the selection of Senator Shettima. “I am unwavering in my belief that is the very best person to run for office and to, hopefully, govern by my side. I believe in the project this party embarked on at the moment of its foundation. I believe our diversity is our strength and I believe that we must be victorious to achieve the greatness of which this country is capable.  All my life, my decisions regarding the team around and supporting me have always been guided by the principles of competence, innovation, compassion, integrity, fairness, and adherence to excellence. In politics, these principles are sacrosanct. Without them, there can be neither victory nor good governance. I seek both. I applied them as Governor of Lagos. I apply them again now.”

He added: “This chapter in our nation’s history demands a bold yet pragmatic approach. In selecting Senator Shettima I have committed myself to this path. I have made the hard choice because I believe it is the best choice.

Below is Asiwaju’s speech:

UNVEILING OF APC VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE, H.E. SENATOR KASHIM SHETTIMA, 20 July 2022

I must begin by thanking President Muhammadu Buhari and the entire APC National Working Committee led by its able Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu.

I consider it an honour and a privilege to be here today as our great party’s presidential candidate and standard bearer.

Every election brings with it the promise of renewed hope. This one shall be no different. For our party and for our nation, we hold the chance to move the nation and our collective cause forward as never before…

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