Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate, has reacted to rumours of picking a Muslim as his running mate.
Tinubu, who condemned such rumour, said he intends to pick a Northern Christian as his running mate.
He gave the clarification while addressing journalists at the APC governorship rally
Tinubu distanced himself from the rumours, stressing that the carriers were undemocratic elements that are already threatened at his imminent victory in the coming presidential election.
“The VP slot belongs to the Northeastern region and particularly the Christians, but consultations are yet ongoing as to who will be decided,” he said.
Tinubu assured Nigerians that no group, institution or person can impose a running mate on him.
Also speaking with Journalists during the rally in Ekiti state, an Executive Member of Tinubu Campaign organization, Comrade Bolaji Tosin, also stated that unity, peace and objectivity is the major priority of Tinubu’s administration.
He reiterated that his Principal would not allow for any form of marginalisation or any such related vices under his leadership.
He concluded by saying that Asíwájú is destined for victory and has all the capacity to deal with all matters bothering on his presidential pair.
