2023: Tinubu Is Going Through A Difficult Time Now – Akeredolu Reveals
In event of the indecisiveness of the presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress, Bola Ahmed Tinubu to choose a running mate, the Governor of Ondo State Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has revealed that Tinubu is going through a moment of dilemma in this regard as there are a lot of factors to consider before choosing a suitable individual.
The Governor pointed out that the many factors which were to be considered was making it somewhat difficult for the former Lagos State Governor to decide.
He mentioned the issue of religion which had formed much of the public debate among Nigerians, zoning, loyalty and area with the highest votes, as the factors that have left the APC flag bearer racking his brain.
While featuring on Channels Television’s “Politics Today” on Monday evening, the Governor explained that, “The circumstance Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu has found himself now, that’s a major of what I’ll call ground-wetting. For instance, he’ll not pick from the South. So he’s left to make a choice from the North.
“Because he’s from the South he won’t pick from South-East or South-South, because he’s from the South-West he has to pick from the North.
“And when you look at the North, a lot of factors will have to come into play. Some will say ‘pick from North West’ But North West, that’s where the President now comes from.
“Will they have a second bite whether as vice or anything? Some will argue ‘why not pick from the North East?’ That’s a factor to be considered.
“Others can argue, ‘why not pick from North Central?’ So, another factor to be considered is ‘okay, where do you get votes?’
“So many factors, but under these circumstances, I think he is probably left with North Central and North East probably because so many factors can come into play.
“So, in determining who you pick at the end of the day, you have to look at loyalty. Will this person be loyal or will he be there to undermine you? Those are issues you’ll have to consider very seriously.”