The division between northern governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the North-West and North-East may be the reason behind the delay in picking a substantive running mate for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Recall that Tinubu had submitted the name of Ibrahim Masari as a ‘placeholder’ to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

A party chieftain has, however, revealed that the APC is yet to agree on a running mate weeks after the submission of Masari’s name.

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NIGERIA NEWSBola Tinubu: Northern Governors Divided As El-Rufai, Zulum Battle For APC Running Mate TicketPublished on 27 June 2022 at 12:20 PMBy George Oshogwe Ogbolu
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The division between northern governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the North-West and North-East may be the reason behind the delay in picking a substantive running mate for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Recall that Tinubu had submitted the name of Ibrahim Masari as a ‘placeholder’ to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

A party chieftain has, however, revealed that the APC is yet to agree on a running mate weeks after the submission of Masari’s name.

The APC chieftain told The PUNCH that internal wrangling and agitation between governors from the North-East and North-West is responsible for the delay.

“I think it is down to two governors, Babagana Zulum of Borno and Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna, who have been seriously agitating for the vice-presidential slots. While the former wants his predecessor to be considered for the exalted, the latter has his eye on the seat,” he said.

Another source lamented the disagreements, stressing that the friction between the North-East and North-West was unavoidable.

He said: “The North-West governors believe they won the ticket for Asiwaju. It was also evident at the primary, where they influenced delegates from the North-West to direct most of their votes in the direction of Tinubu. With such massive support, they felt it is only fair for the running mate to come from their region.”
The APC stalwart noted, “We have seven states in the North-West. But the North-West controls the highest votes from the whole North. North-East, on the other hand, has six states, with three being controlled by APC governors.

“They are Yobe, Gombe, and Borno. In the North-East, the states risk being penetrated through Adamawa, which is Atiku’s stronghold. Kwakwanso is also creating problems in North-West, especially Kano. He has started extending his tentacles into Kaduna too. It is like a virus. "This time, we know Kano can’t fetch us the usual votes we have been getting in the past. It is kind of dicey despite the New Nigeria Peoples Party and Labour Party not being able to agree on an alliance yet.

“But at the end of the day, we will get it right. It is not a big deal. Politics is all about balancing the equation. It is all about coming to a roundtable, saying if this region takes the presidency, another takes the vice-president; what is in it for us? One thing is obvious, though: Whatever the deadline is, the APC will meet up with it.”
Speaking on the rift between APC northern governors, the APC Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, described such reports as speculation.

He urged media organisations to allow Bola Ahmed Tinubu to make his own decision.

“I can’t respond to speculation. All I can say is the media should allow the APC presidential candidate to make his decision. Once a decision is taken, we will announce it,” Morka fumed.

On his part, the Bola Tinubu Campaign Organisation, Bayo Onanuga, said the former Lagos State governor is still consulting.
He also refused to disclose any individual Tinubu is considering as his running mate, stressing that he does not know.

“I am telling you the truth. I don’t have any information on it at the moment,” Onanuga said.

Tinubu would pick Zulum.

Tinubu should pick Shettima let any Ibo Catholic that want to die die

I think zulum will be the best bet for a Muslim Muslim ticket.
Zulum is loved by many across Nigeria.

APC again ... For their mind now they really want to rule again. Thoughts of this gets me sick,who did we offend? Where do we start from? And how did we get here? Chimooo

Deborah98:
APC again ... For their mind now they really want to rule again. Thoughts of this gets me sick,who did we offend? Where do we start from? And how did we get here? Chimooo

Maybe you should start running away, because Tinubu is next Nigeria president

Jack500:


Maybe you should start running away, because Tinubu is next Nigeria president

Go and sit down. Run to where? Na you go cry pass... Let's watch as things unfold. Enjoy it while it lasts

Jack500:


Maybe you should start running away, because Tinubu is next Nigeria president

In your dream na

They should leave Gov. Zulum abeg.....make them go find another person o!

Borno needs that man we need him there abeg o! Before people come roll back his effort. Abeg not now o!

Asiwaju Tinubu no send any baga. Baba is not ,moved by what anybody says, he is just moving like a tornado. He is the governor with the best cabinet in his era and we are very sure that having a man like this as president means we will have capable hands at the helm of affairs, a win-win for Nigeria

Jagaban of Borgu , the man that make the heart of Meth addicts beat with fear. They wish they had someone like him, but they can never see someone like him hence they resorted to hating and gnashing of teeth. Again, jagaban till eternity

Peterobiisathie:
Tinubu should pick Shettima let any Ibo Catholic that want to die die

I learnt you are part of the gang Tinubu sent to kill worshipers at Owo Catholic church.

Asiwaju is the only answer and the right person to solve Nigeria's numerous problems. We will never stop supporting our leader

Asiwaju, the slayer of mpukumiri addicts. is the only answer and the right person to solve Nigeria's numerous problems. These hate filled souls have made it a duty to slander his image but the man keep showing them why he is the Lion of Bourdillon

Asiwaju , these political neophytes can't lace Jagaban shoes. He is so present almost on every news

It's already obvious they will settle for muslim muslim.

If Tinubu selects El Rufai, he would barely have any vote from Christians nationwide.

Jagaban Borgu . This man is just everywhere you go. The only governor that consistently challenged the federal powers in his era as governor. The man who took the FG to court and made sure he created LCDAs to make government closer to people which is what many states copied now. A forward thinker

ZULUM

Jagaban , on your mandate we stand. Again, jagaban till eternity

Baba Tinubu should be paid royalties because he is the single source of revenue for all these Nigeria newspaper and blogs.

Jagaban He is the governor with the best cabinet in his era and we are very sure that having a man like this as president means we will have capable hands at the helm of affairs, a win-win for Nigeria

Zulum it is.

I teach you not element of the hoodlum politicians forwarded to killer devotees at Owo Catholic congregation

cleatsmottled9:
Jagaban of Borgu , the man that make the heart of Meth addicts beat with fear. They wish they had someone like him, but they can never see someone like him hence they resorted to hating and gnashing of teeth. Again, jagaban till eternity

Eleyi don paste wetin dem share give them for WhatsApp group.

Let Amoda pick a goat as running mate, they have glucose waiting for them in iragbiji republic.

The APC is really gambling this shit in a 21st century world? Time will surely tell. Divide this shithole let all man go his or her way. Una say no? Self implosion will surely start from within.

Peterobiisathie:
Tinubu should pick Shettima let any Ibo Catholic that want to die die

Mods please do the needful here.

famology:
I think zulum will be the best bet for a Muslim Muslim ticket.
Zulum is loved by many across Nigeria.

Zulum doesn't want it, he wants shettima to have it

babyfaceafrica:
Zulum doesn't want it, he wants shettima to have it

If zulum doesn't want it then they should give it to a christian in the north. Zulum is the only muslim vice that will not raise much dust.

Useless party

famology:




If zulum doesn't want it then they should give it to a christian in the north. Zulum is the only muslim vice that will not raise much dust.

There is no strong Christian that can pull votes. Boss mustapha and dogara maybe their local governments. Anyways let's see what's next