Thread by @JohnFanimokun

Asiwaju Tinubu on Shettima as his VP

"Just and noble people have talked to me about this. Some have counselled that I should select a Christian to please the Christian community. Other have said I should pick a Muslim to appeal to the Muslim community. Clearly, I cannot do both"

"Both sides of the debate have impressive reason and passionate arguments supporting their position. Both arguments are right in their own way. But neither is right in the way that Nigeria needs at the moment."

"If I am to be that type of President, I must begin by being that type of candidate. Let me make the bold and innovative decision not to win political points but to move the nation and our party’s campaign closer to the greatness that we were meant to achieve."

"Here is where politics ends, and true leadership must begin.

Today, I announce my selection with pride because I have made it not based on religion or to please one community or the other."

"I made this choice because I believe this is the man who can help me bring the best governance to all Nigerians, period, regardless of their religious affiliation or considerations of ethnicity or region."

"May I say this to all of you, especially to those who will be disappointed in my selection based on religious considerations. I will not & cannot ignore the religious concerns & ethnic sensitivities of our people."

"Taking them into due consideration is an important part of good & able governance.But religion, ethnicity and region cannot always and fully determine our path. To forge ahead as a nation toward development and prosperity, we must break free of old binds."

"We must recalibrate our political calculations to where competence and fairness matter more than reductive demographics."

"This is why, today, I announce the selection of SENATOR KASHIM SHETTIMA as my partner and running mate in the mission to advance and reclaim the fortunes of this great country and the hopes of its people."

"Sen Shettima’s career in politics & beyond shows Dat he is eminently qualified not only to deliver that all important electoral victory, but, also, step into d shoes of d VP. As a man wif talent, maturity, strength of character, & patriotism he has my implicit confidence & faith

"I am aware that many will continue focus on a particular detail, the question of his faith.
However, if we truly understand the challenges upon us a nation, then we must also see the imperative of placing competence in governance above religious sentiment."

"In 1993, Nigerians embrace Chief MKO Abiola and a fellow Muslim running mate, Baba Gana Kingibe in one of our fairest elections ever held.
The spirit of 1993 is upon us again in 2023."

"As such, the ticket we present today represents a milestone in our political history. It symbolizes our party’s determination to be a leading light among political parties in Africa."

"As such, the ticket we present today represents a milestone in our political history. It symbolizes our party’s determination to be a leading light among political parties in Africa."

"With this selection the @OfficialAPCNg surely shall continue to be the party that shows the way and carries this nation towards its best future. I implore you all to join with me on this journey to a brighter future."
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