…As Masari withdraws from race

The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Sunday announced Senator Kashim Shettima, as his running mate and vice presidential candidte.

Tinubu made the announcement in Katsina while speaking with journalists shortly after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari.

He said that he opted for Shettima, who was Governor of Borno State, because he is able, capable, dependable and reliable.

Meanwhile, the placeholder for the APC vice presidential candidate, Mr Ibrahim Masari, has equally resigned his position from the race.

Masari, who announce his intention to resign in a letter addressed to members of the APC on Sunday, said the that his resignation was the outcome of a crucial discussion he had with the flag bearer of the APC presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

According to Masari; “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 election.

The resignation letter by Masari reads.

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 primaries 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 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.

Sincerely yours,

Alhaji Ibrahim Masari.