Ibrahim Masari has stepped down as the running mate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu.
This was contained in a letter on Sunday to members of the APC.
Masari’s name was earlier submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, as placeholder while the party combed for a potential candidate.
The letter reads in part, “I had the singular honour and privilege of being nominated as the running mate to Asiwaju Tinubu last month after a keenly contested presidential primary ahead of the 2023 general election.
“After much reflection and wider consultations, I now wish to step down. I realised that my decision will enable Asiwaju to have more latitude to give more accommodation and inclusion that will position our party to win the coming elections, with the support of the people of Nigeria.”
Tinubu has reportedly picked Senator Kashim Shettima as his running mate.
