BY: Mohammed O. Taoheed
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the presidential flag-bearer of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has on Tuesday met with vital stakeholders of the party as he guns harder to actualize his political ambition.
TrackNews Nigeria covers that Tinubu in his private residence in Abuja received Malam Nasir El-Rufai and Bello Matawalle, the Governors of Kaduna and Zamfara States respectively, for the meeting.
The APC National Secretary, Senator Iyiola Omisore and the vice-presidential candidate of the party, Kashim Shettima are also those who attended the meeting.
Although details of the meeting were still unknown, there were speculations that El-Rufai may be appointed Director-General of the presidential campaign council of the APC candidate.
A reliable source close to the presidential man noted that the meeting may not be unconnected with a reported attempt by the party’s leadership to reach out to critical stakeholders, especially from the North-West geopolitical zone.
“Given the electoral value and the huge votes from the North-West, the meeting discussed the modalities to ensure victory at the February 2023 presidential election.
“The meeting also discussed the possibilities of appointing a director-general for the campaign council from the region,” the source hinted.
Shettima, during a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari, asked the President to appreciate Borno Governor, Babagana Zulum for turning down “recurring mention” of him and pressure from his colleagues to push for the vice presidential slot.
