Politics in Nigeria is mostly a chaotic but predictable rumble. No one should be surprised that sooner or later, it will be reported that there are indications that Buhari may be considering Tinubu as his running mate. The plot was never thick. It has always been what it was- to have Buhari/Tinubu as the APC presidential ticket in the 2015 presidential election. Will the ticket work before, during, and after the election? Only time will tell. Remember the Obasanjo/Atiku ticket?
While anything is possible in Nigeria's politics, it is still the case that there usually is no honor among thieves. They steal by themselves. They steal together. They also steal from each other. Nigerians who are not part of the affray, will continue to do what they do well- hope in God, pray to God, and trust that they will join the scuffle that is Nigeria's politics someday. Buhari and Tinubu did. They have reaped huge rewards. Why not them?
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From: usaafricadialogue@googlegroups.com [mailto:usaafricadialogue@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Abdullahi Azare
Sent: Monday, September 15, 2014 2:13 PM
To: usaafricadialogue
Subject: USA Africa Dialogue Series - APC 2015: Tinubu Backs Buhari as APC Presidential Candidate
All Progressive Congress - APC 2015: Tinubu Backs Buhari as APC Presidential Candidate
There are indications that former Lagos State governor and National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu may have endorsed former Head of state, General Muhammadu Buhari as the party's consensus candidate for the 2015 presidential election.
Confirming the development, Spokesman of the party in the South-East, Osita Okechukwu said Tinubu has thrown his weight behind the Buharii ticket for 2015. He noted that all the aspirant will be convinced to step down for Buhari. Sources said Tinubu and other leaders of the party are currently considering choosing Buhari via consensus to avoid bitter conflicts that may arise from a keenly contested primary election.
The party is expected to kick start the process of its primaries from September 25, when aspirants
are expected to indicate interest to contest by picking the party's nomination forms.
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