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2023 Presidency: Masari Resigns As Running Mate To Tinubu

  Advertisement Mr Ibrahim Masari has resigned as running mate to Chief Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Masari who … Continue reading 2023 Presidency: Masari Resigns As Running Mate To Tinubu


 

Mr Ibrahim Masari has resigned as running mate to Chief Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Masari who in June was selected as Tinubu’s Vice President announced his resignation in a statement on Sunday, shortly before Tinubu announced Senator Kashim Shettima as his running mate in the 2023 general elections.


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“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,” Masari’s statement read.

Meanwhile, the Tinubu Campaign Organisation has also confirmed the resignation of Masari as the running mate to Tinubu.

James Faleke, the interim national coordinator of the campaign organisation, issued the confirmation on Sunday.

“This is to inform and confirm that Alhaji Ibrahim Masari has stepped down as Vice Presidential nominee to the flag-bearer of APC in the 2023 presidential elections, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” he said.

“Alhaji Masari has communicated his decision to us from Saudi Arabia where he is presently performing the lesser hajj.

“While saluting Alhaji Masari’s sacrifice, we believe this will give Asiwaju Tinubu an opportunity to take a decision that will further enhance the chances of our great party in the 2023 elections.”