In an effort to beat the deadline set by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has quietly submitted his forms with Ibrahim Kabir Masari as the vice presidential nominee of the party, though it has been alleged that his name was submitted as a place holder for whoever eventually emerges as Tinubu's running mate.

Tinubu’s spokesman, Tunde Rahman, confirmed the development by stating that the forms were submitted on June 15, two days early.

"We wish to reiterate that HE, Asiwaju Tinubu is now prepared to run in the presidential election on February 25, 2023 to deliver progressive, good governance to our people," he said.

Alhaji Kabiru Faskari, an APC leader from Katsina state, confirmed Ibrahim Kabir Masari as the party's vice presidential nominee.

In an interview with Channels TV on Friday, Kabiru Faskari commented on the development, stating that Tinubu's decision to select Masari as his running mate was primarily his own.
He stated that Masari has a very good relationship with Tinubu and would be an asset to his ticket as a political expert with grassroots knowledge.

Ibrahim Kabir Masari hails from Masari, a village in Kafur Local Government Area of Katsina State, and is a relative of Aminu Bello Masari, the Governor of Katsina.

He has served on numerous committees and collaborated with prominent political figures such as the late President Umaru Musa Yardua, Adams Oshiomole, former President Goodluck Jonathan, and others.

This Day newspapers has however reported that Tinubu is still conducting extensive consultations regarding the choice of his running mate and will replace Masari as soon as the ideal candidate has been identified.

It is evident that the APC's internal crises have continued to impede its progress and ability to formulate a clear strategy for the 2023 elections. If these issues persist, the party's chances of winning the upcoming elections could be severely compromised.

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