The Presidential Candidate of the ruling All Progressive Congress(APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dismissed rumours alleging that he intends to pick a fellow Muslim as running mate.
He made this known in his statement while speaking with Journalists during the APC rally held yesterday in Ekiti ahead of the forthcoming governorship election in the state.
He stressed that the carriers of the rumour were undemocratic elements that are already threatened his imminent victory in the coming presidential poll.
When asked by Journalist on his choice of a Vice President, Tinubu maintained that the VP slot belongs to the Northeastern region and particularly the Christians, although consultations are yet ongoing as to who will be decided.
“The VP slot belongs to the Northeastern region and particularly the Christians, but consultations are yet ongoing as to who will be decided,” he said
He assured Nigerians that no group, institution or person can impose a Vice President on him. He noted that he will make his choice of a vice President by himself and in the favour of Nigerians.
Also speaking with Journalists during the rally in Ekiti state, an Executive Member of Tinubu Campaign organization, Comrade Bolaji Tosin also stated that unity, peace and objectivity is the major prority of Tinubu’s administration.
He stated that his Principal would not allow for any form of marginalisation or any such related vices under his leadership.