Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, has revealed why he remains steadfast in the selection of Senator Kashim Shettima as running mate.
He said this at the unveiling of the former
Borno State Governor as his Vice Presidential Candidate today, 20 July, in
Abuja.
As a committed democrat and progressive, Tinubu said he had
read and listened to all that had been written and said, adding that it had
been an emotional and moving period. He said further that he “understands the
strength of feeling that has been displayed” by some within APC and he
cherishes and respects the views of all.
Yet, according to him, he remains steadfast in his belief in the selection of Senator Shettima. “I am unwavering in my belief that is the very best person to run for office and to, hopefully, govern by my side. I believe in the project this party embarked on at the moment of its foundation. I believe our diversity is our strength and I believe that we must be victorious to achieve the greatness of which this country is capable.
All my life, my decisions regarding the team
around and supporting me have always been guided by the principles of
competence, innovation, compassion, integrity, fairness, and adherence to
excellence. In politics, these principles are sacrosanct. Without them, there
can be neither victory nor good governance. I seek both. I applied them as
Governor of Lagos. I apply them again now.”
He added: “This chapter in our nation’s history demands a
bold yet pragmatic approach. In selecting Senator Shettima I have committed
myself to this path. I have made the hard choice because I believe it is the
best choice.
Below is Asiwaju’s speech:
UNVEILING OF APC VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE, H.E. SENATOR
KASHIM SHETTIMA, 20 July 2022
I must begin by thanking President Muhammadu Buhari and the
entire APC National Working Committee led by its able Chairman, Senator Abdullahi
Adamu.
I consider it an honour and a privilege to be here today as
our great party’s presidential candidate and standard bearer.
Every election brings with it the promise of renewed hope.
This one shall be no different. For our party and for our nation, we hold the
chance to move the nation and our collective cause forward as never before.
To do this, we must be wise of thought and courageous of
action. We must win this election so that we can bring jobs, education, food,
medicine, hope and belief in a better life to the people of this country.
I thank all APC members and supporters for the outpouring of
support I have received in the weeks since my nomination by the party.
I stand ready to make this journey and, today, I am
delighted to stand shoulder to shoulder with my good friend, brother and
running mate; His Excellency, Senator Kashim Shettima.
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Much has been said and written about my decision to select
Senator Shettima to partner with me on this journey.
As a committed democrat and progressive, I have read and
listened to all that has been written and said. It has been an emotional and
moving period. I understand the strength of feeling that has been displayed by
some within our party and I cherish and respect the views of all.
Yet, I remain steadfast in my belief in the selection of
Senator Shettima. I am unwavering in my belief that is the very best person to
run for office and, hopefully, govern by my side.
I believe in the project this party embarked on at the
moment of its foundation. I believe our diversity is our strength and I believe
that we must be victorious to achieve the greatness of which this country is
capable.
All my life, my decisions regarding the team around and
supporting me have always been guided by the principles of competence,
innovation, compassion, integrity, fairness, and adherence to excellence.
In politics, these principles are sacrosanct. Without them,
there can be neither victory nor good governance.
I seek both.
I applied them as Governor of Lagos. I apply them again now.
This chapter in our nation’s history demands a bold yet
pragmatic approach. In selecting Senator Shettima I have committed myself to
this path. I have made the hard choice because I believe it is the best choice.
This is where politics must end and leadership must begin.
True Leadership is not grounded in religion, populism or sentiment. To forge
ahead as a nation toward development and prosperity, we must break free of old
binds.
Senator Kashim Shettima’s career in politics and beyond
shows that he is eminently qualified not only to deliver that all-important
electoral victory but, also, to step into the shoes of the Vice President. As a
man with the talent, maturity, strength of character, and patriotism he has my
implicit confidence and faith.
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