The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo (SAN), on Sunday, described the choice of a former Governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima, as running mate to the standard flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, as a worthy choice.
Keyamo, in a tweet via his official handle @fkeyamo tweeted, “Quintessential banker & economist, suave gentleman & politician, intellectually fertile, economically sound, intergenerational mobile (he’s young, yet experienced), fiercely loyal, phenomenally complementary to @officialABAT; Sen. Kashim Shettima is the perfect choice as VP.”
Recall that Tinubu had earlier announced Shettima, a former governor and Senator representing Borno Central Senatorial District, as his running mate ahead of the 2023 presidential while, Mr Ibrahim Masari, who initially was picked as vice presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), resigned.
In a communique on Sunday, Masari, a former National Welfare Secretary of the APC, stated that after much reflection and wider consultations, he is now going 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,” Masari disclosed.
