‘My presidential bid has no religious undertone,’ Tinubu tells CAN

The All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday met with the leadership of Christians Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Abuja.

The meeting was the continuation of CAN’s interaction with the presidential candidates of all major political parties in the country.

Tinubu was accompanied to the forum by his wife, Oluremi Tinubu, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, governors and other key members of the ruling party.

At the interactive session, the former Lagos State governor stressed the need for Nigerians to excuse religion from governance.

He noted that Nigeria was being confronted by myriad of challenges, adding that his choice of Kashim Shettima, a Muslim as running mate, was based on competence.

He said: “I seek to become Nigerian president not on religious grounds but on the Constitution. Thanks to the body for the invitation to candidates to speak of their plans for the nation.

“I believe in the need for a…