Tinubu React to Reports of Muslim Running Mate

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The Presidential Candidate of All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu, has reacted to rumors of picking a Muslim as his running mate.

Tinubu, while speaking to newsmen at the Party’s Governorship Rally in Ekiti State, condemned such rumor.

He noted that he intends to pick a Northern Christian as his running mate and stressed that no Group, Institution or Person can impose a running mate on him.

The APC Presidential Flag Bearer added that the Vice Presidential slot belongs to the Northeastern region particularly the Christians, but consultations are ongoing as to who will be decided.

Written by: Helen Obih

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