The temporary running mate, Alhaji Ibrahim Masari, who was submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has resigned.
Masari said in a statement he personally signed Sunday in Abuja that his decision will give Asiwaju more leeway to provide more accommodation and inclusion, positioning the APC to win the upcoming elections.
See the full statement below:
Resignation as APC’s Vice Presidential Nominee
Season’s greetings.
This is to inform our esteemed party leaders, teeming party members, and the great people of Nigeria of the outcome of a critical discussion I just had with the flag-bearer of our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Remember that I was nominated as Asiwaju Tinubu’s running mate last month after a fiercely contested presidential primaries ahead of the 2023 general elections.
However, after much thought and consultation, I have decided to resign. I realised that my decision will give Asiwaju more leeway to provide more accommodation and inclusion, positioning our party to win the upcoming elections with the support of the Nigerian people.
In stepping down, I believe I can still serve our party and the country in a variety of other capacities.
I would like to confirm that I have submitted my withdrawal letter and affidavit as Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Vice Presidential Candidate in the upcoming elections.
On behalf of myself and my family, I would like to thank Asiwaju Tinubu — the Incoming President, Insha Allah — for his confidence in me, and we pledge to continue to support him and the party.
Sincerely yours,
Masari, Alhaji Ibrahim
