Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State
There were indications on Wednesday that Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Kano State governor, might have emerged as the All Progressives Congress, (APC) preferred running mate for the party’s presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, ahead of the 2023 presidential elections.
This revelation was contained in a press statement issued by Suleiman Magaji, Director-General of Ganduje’s Support Group, and made available to the press in Abuja.
The statement revealed that the APC National Working Committee (NWC) narrowed down the choice of Tinubu’s running mate to the incumbent the Kano State governor on the basis of loyalty, commitment and infrastructural development of his state.
The statement, however, acknowledged that the issue of religion played out eloquently during the selection process, noting that Nigerians were more interested in developmental stride rather than religious affairs.
While commending the NWC of the party for the choice made thus far, the group called on all the party faithful to support the duo to enable the party emerge victorious in the presidential elections.
Added the statement: “It is time we close ranks to ensure victory for all our candidates from the ward levels to the presidency”.
