Buhari picks Osinbajo

Buhari announced his choice in an address at the APC national secretariat in Abuja yesterday, saying that Osinbajo is a person of impeccable character and immense experience.“I have chosen a man of unimpeachable integrity, an excellent professional, a man of faith, a devoted family man and a role model to our fellow countrymen and women. […]

Buhari announced his choice in an address at the APC national secretariat in Abuja yesterday, saying that Osinbajo is a person of impeccable character and immense experience.
“I have chosen a man of unimpeachable integrity, an excellent professional, a man of faith, a devoted family man and a role model to our fellow countrymen and women. He is a professor of Law and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria; an alumnus of the University of Lagos and the London School of Economics. He is a prodigious author who has to his credit several books on civil procedure in Nigerian superior courts.
“Ladies and Gentlemen, I present Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, who by the grace of God and the vote of Nigerians will be the next Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” Buhari said.
He described the vice presidential candidate as a friend of the less privileged, compassionate and zealous in service, a man of uncommon humility, a loyal, dependable and selfless patriot.
Buhari said the selection of Professor Osinbajo was arrived at after series of consultations between the party stakeholders, himself and other leaders based on various considerations to assess all the people that showed interest in the position to contribute and make sacrifices towards the development of the country.
“The method employed in this choice was quite meticulous but yet rigorous. It involved the establishment of objective criteria, broad consultations with party leaders and a few opinion leaders outside the party and interactions with a number of nominees to assist me in this great task of securing Nigeria’s future,” Buhari added.
He commended Nigerians for their support since his emergence as the APC flag-bearer promising that there will be a better future for the country as he will strive to bring development and improve all critical sectors which will bring the needed development to the nation.
In his remarks, Professor Osinbajo said: “I am deeply honoured and grateful to have been nominated as the Vice Presidential candidate of our party, APC and especially the Presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari. I also thank the leaders and elders of our great party, APC for the trust reposed in me. The task of rebuilding this nation is one to which I am fully committed. There can be no other President, leader and commander that can lead that common sense revolution Nigeria urgently needs than General Muhammadu Buhari,” he said.
Osinbajo noted that Buhari’s commitment to good governance is a well known phenomenon in the country, adding that it will be a privilege for him to work with the former Head of State for the development of the country.
“I come to this assignment with lots of hope and a resolve to be a part of this movement to bring Nigeria back to its lost glory. With the support of all Nigerians and the help of God, we shall make Nigeria work again. I will work with him and the party to restore hope and confidence in millions of our youth and provide comfort and security for millions of Nigerians, “he added.
Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu was absent at the presentation of the presidential running mate.