Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has congratulated former Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima, over his selection as vice-presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2023 presidential election.

The governor, in a statement issued on Sunday by the Kano State Commissioner for Information, Muhammad Garba, described Shettima as “highly quick-witted and prepared for the Office of the Vice President”

Ganduje noted that during the pre-presidential primaries campaign, he shared common experience with Shettima who played a major role and bring to fore his qualification, competence, and exposure.

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He expressed confidence that the lawmaker representing Borno Central senatorial district in the Senate and a two-term former governor of Borno State was “a good choice capable of working with the presidential candidate to take Nigeria to greater heights”.

The governor further commended the APC presidential flag bearer, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, for choosing Shettima as his running mate, describing the combination as an assurance for the success of the party at the polls.

Governor Ganduje, however, called on Nigerians, particularly members of the APC to rally round its presidential candidate and his running mate to ensure the party’s success.

The Star