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A former governor of Borno State, Senator Kashim Shettima, who is at the forefront of Tinubu’s campaign, has said the claims that the APC is weighing the options of a northerner as its presidential candidate were projections of selfish interests of persons other than members and stakeholders of the party.
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Shettima said that the speculation emanated from an assorted crop of opportunistic charlatans, political contractors and merchants of mischief.
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“Anybody with a basic knowledge of the history of the formation of our great party, the APC, knows that it is a coalition of like-minds with protected interests.
“The alliance thrives on the acknowledgment of the interests of all groups and sensitivity to the diversity of the country. Any attempt to renege on our pledge to build an all-encompassing party is one danger no stakeholder would wish upon the party, especially in a country characterised by clamour for inclusion and pacification of all groups across ethnicities, regions and religions.
“The North shouldn’t be this ungrateful or power-hungry entity being portrayed by advocates of northern presidency in 2023. What has set the APC apart from other parties is the promise to adhere to progressive values. And there’s no way to earn the trust of Nigerians if we fail to demonstrate this fundamental principle,” he said.
