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Earlier today, we broke the news that Tinubu and Masari were in a closed-door meeting with the president; however, details of the meeting might be known very soon.
News getting to us revealed that Ibrahim Masari, who was the placeholder for the position of running mate to Tinubu, has tendered his resignation as temporary running mate to the party.
According to our source, the PUNCH Masari sent a letter to APC members on Sunday to express his intention.
He wrote and signed the letter, and it reads:
This is to inform our esteemed party leaders under our able President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), teeming party members, and the great people of Nigeria of the outcome of a crucial discussion I just had with the flagbearer of our great party, the APC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
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.
But, 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.
In stepping down, I believe I can still serve our party and the country in several other capacities.
I wish to confirm that I have submitted my withdrawal letter and affidavit to that effect as the vice-presidential candidate to Asiwaju Bola TInubu in the coming elections.
On behalf of myself and family, I wish to sincerely thank Asiwaju Tinubu — the incoming President, Insha Allah — for his trust in me and we promise to remain steadfast in our support for him and the party.
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