2023: Zulum Reacts As Tinubu Picks Shettima As Running Mate

The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum on Sunday reacted as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu picked Kashim Shettima as his running mate.

Zulum in his reaction to the development expressed excitement with Tinubu’s decision to pick Shettima.

He further stated that the selection of Shettima as the APC vice presidential candidate in the 2023 presidential election is the best choice at this moment.

The statement released by Zulum reads, “Earlier today, I received with the greatest joy, the announcement of my mentor, His Excellency, Senator Kashim Shettima as the Vice Presidential candidate of our party, the APC and insha’Allah, the next Vice President of the Federal Republic under His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, our incoming President.

“It has been my greatest wish that Kashim Shettima gets this elevation that he so much deserves as one of Nigeria’s highly patriotic leaders.

“For me, and I am sure for many leaders and members of the APC, Tinubu’s choice of HE Kashim Shettima is the wisest choice at this point.

“Shettima is extremely patriotic. He believes so much in the Unity of this country, and he has proved it on several occasions.

“Above everything else, Tinubu has chosen for Nigeria an incoming Vice President with very deep knowledge not only of the Nigerian economy (challenges and prospects) but also of the world.

“I have more to say on this unique leader but I will reserve them for campaigns.”