By Oluwaseun Sonde
Nigerian Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has said that All Progressive Congress Presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu's choice of running mate, Senator Kashim Ibrahim Shettima is an excellent one.
Lawan made this known on Monday while on behalf of himself and North East Caucus of their great Party congratulating Senator Shettima, who was picked as the running mate to the Presidential candidate for the 2023 general elections.
The Senate President explained that the former two-term Governor of Borno State entered public service with impeccable credentials, which he has burnished by demonstrating great competence, integrity and courage in all the positions that he has held.
He further said that Shettima's background in academics and the private sector prepared him for the achievements that he has recorded in politics as Governor and since his election to the Senate in 2019.
"A loyal and committed member of our party, Senator Shettima has what it takes to be an excellent running mate to our flag bearer, and insha Allah, the Vice President of Federal Republic of Nigeria from next year.
"We of the North East Caucus of the APC attest that Senator Kashim Ibrahim Shettima is the right man for the job and that he will be an able and loyal lieutenant to our incoming President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, insha Allah".
Lawan said they as as Caucus pledged their full cooperation and support to the Presidential candidate and his Vice as the Party march again towards another resounding victory in the general elections.
They enjoined all members of the party across Nigeria too to give the APC Standard bearer and his running mate their utmost support, assured Nigerians that the choices that the party has made in the presidential ticket are for the best of the country.
Emilokan will get there inshallah 🙏.
YORUBA LO KAN!