All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu has eventually opened up on why he picked Muslim as his running mate.

He said: “I announce the selection of Senate Kashim Shettima as my partner and running mate in the mission to advance and reclaim the fortunes of this great country and the hopes of its people.”

“Senator Kasim Shettima’s career in politics and beyond shows that he is eminently qualified not only to deliver that all-important electoral victory but, also, to step into the shoes of the Vice President.”

“As a man with the talent, maturity, strength of character and patriotism, he has my implicit confidence and faith.”

“Since getting the job done means getting the best and most competent people to do it, we must prioritise leadership, competence, and the ability to work as a team over other considerations.”

“No cardinal decision should be premised on politics, where politics ends, true leadership must begin.”

“If we truly understand the challenges upon us a nation, then, we must also see the imperative of placing competence in governance above religious sentiment.”

“Today, I announce my selection with pride because I have made it not based on religion or to please one community or the other.”