The Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has described the choice of Senator Kashim Shettima as the running mate of the Presidential Candidate of the APC, Bola Tinubu, as a wise decision.
Gbajabiamila expressed delight that Tinubu settled for one of the best hands for the job of Nigeria’s Vice-President.
He said Shettima had proved his mettle as an intelligent and progressive politician whose eight years as governor of Borno State – from 2011 to 2019 – was a defining moment for the state.
“Tinubu is widely known as the most prominent talent hunter in the country who has, over the years, assembled an army of performers in governance irrespective of ethnicity or religious leaning.
“This unique feature also can be found in Sen. Shettima following his track record of excellence in both the private and public sectors,” the Speaker said.
He noted that “As a foremost banker, Shettima has the right character and intellectual capacity to turn things around hence having him as the Vice-President under a Tinubu presidency will be a masterstroke in the economy’s management.”
Recalling his first encounter with Shettima, Gbajabiamila said: “My first encounter with Shettima, who I admired from afar, was many years ago when he and I traveled together with Asiwaju to the UK to address terrorism with the British and Nigerians in the Diaspora.
“Shettima’s depth, ability, and capacity amazed me to engage Christiane Amanpour, a journalist of international repute. He earned my respect (and that of his interviewer) even more than ever since then.”
The Speaker said the Tinubu/Shettima ticket is a good combination that will lead to success at the polls for the APC.
Gbajabiamila congratulated the Asiwaju for making “the wise decision,” noting that Nigerians yearned for such a great team.
The Speaker called on Nigerians to support the Tinubu/Shettima ticket and other APC candidates for various elective offices during the 2023 elections.
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