President Muhammadu Buhari has promised to reply Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s running mate Kashim Shettima’s speech when he is handing over to them in 2023.
According to a statement by Garba Shehu, the President’s aide on Media and Publicity, Buhari said this while receiving him and Tinubu at the presidential villa shortly after his unveiling on Wednesday.
This follows a the words of the speech from Shettima during the visit.
In response, Buhari said: “I will respond to your speech when I am handing over to you and your boss. God willing, you are going to win.
“I wish you the best. Your consistency in the party is very respectful. You served your two terms as Governor and finished well.
“You have kept touch with your base. At every important occasion or event, you are maintaining support for the one who succeeded you. This is commendable.“
Tinubu’s decision to pick Shettima as his running mate has been met with various reactions.
While some believe that competence should be the focus, others say that Nigeria at this point does not need a same-faith presidency.
This article was originally published on Naija News
