Group Endorses Ganduje As Tinubu’s Running Mate

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Group Endorses Ganduje As Tinubu’s Running Mate

The Coalition of Support Groups for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, COSGABAT has disclosed that the Kano State, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje OFR the best choice as the running mate of Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The group via a press statement which was signed by its director general, Hon. Akin-Thomas Babajide reiterated the need for the All Progressives Congress to pick a running mate who would compliment the candidacy of its presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the forthcoming 2023 Presidential election.

"Looking at the calibre and track records in both civil service, politics and the kind of person he is, Ganduje is perhaps the only option APC has.

" What we are looking for is a proactive, experienced politician of northern extract, one with a great measure of intellect, sound background, pedigree and education and we firmly believe that Ganduje posses the much needed requirements to be picked as the running mate to our Presidential Candidate." they said.

The group explained that the Kano State Governor was one of the earliest few who actively supported and fought for the emergence of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the presidential candidate of the APC.

"Ganduje has been a strong ally to Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, since the inception of the campaign activities for BAT, he has firmly stood his ground with his support for Southern Presidency and has walked every step with Tinubu.

"Ganduje has proven himself over the years to be a loyal Party Man, a respected figure within and outside the Party and we are of the strong opinion that his political dexterity and might will no doubt give the Party the much needed Electoral might from the North and other parts of Nigeria." they added.

While extolling the virtues of Ganduje, the group added that the Party and the Nation at large has a lot to gain if they eventually settles for Ganduje as the running mate to Tinubu.

They stated, "Ganduje as a running mate offers great value asides his political influence, with him as the Nation's Vice President, he will surely mediate the issues of Fulani herdsmen, kidnappers, banditry among other forms of criminality bedeviling the country being a native Fulani speaker.

"There is no question about his ability. His personal ability is of the highest caliber. He is unyielding. He is not afraid of anything. He adheres to his principles."

The group enjoined the APC to ensure that it throws his weight behind Ganduje as they firmly believe that he has all it takes to add value to the party presidential candidate and the nation at large.

"Ganduje is a leader whose skills and vitality should be brought back to the level that is administered by the federal government.

"We appeal to all our leaders in the APC to encourage Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to choose Ganduje as the running mate to Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu." they added.