Zulum says Osinbajo’s fate in 2023 will be decided by National Assembly, among others

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has stated that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s fate in terms of his political ambitions in 2023 will be decided by the Progressive Consolidation Group (PCG), the National Assembly, and other stakeholders.

Zulum made the remarks over the weekend at the Government House in Maiduguri, where he was receiving members of the PCG led by Dr. Aliyu Kurfi.

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Contending interests in upcoming presidential primaries and other elections, he claims, will not prevent the All Progressives Congress (APC) from reaching a consensus that will strengthen party unity and advance the party toward the 2023 elections.

“Borno State will work with the party’s hierarchy, the National Assembly, and stakeholders to put President Muhammadu Buhari’s decisions into action,” he said.
He said there’s a need for political unison and determination to make Osinbajo the next President, adding: “I am solidly behind initiatives aimed at enhancing the unity of our party and progress of Nigeria.

“At this point in our political history, no one and nothing will prevent the party from moving in unison for a presidential candidate.”

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On Osinbajo’s aspirations and others, he maintained: “We have to identify the right individuals to lead the nation, and the task requires governors, party hierarchy and the President working together.”

He noted that individual aspirations might have to be downplayed from the decision of the party’s “de facto leader”, President Muhammadu Buhari.

The governor promised, on his part, to promote unity in the state, to give APC resounding victory across the country in the 2023 polls.

Responding, Kurfi said that Zulum and other governors, party leaders at federal, state, and council levels would reach a consensus concerning Osinbajo’s bid to the country’s top seat.

“Osinbajo deserves the right of first refusal, even in a crowded race with great individuals,” he said.
For Kurfi, the VP stands out as an insider with the right level of competence and intellect to do the job better than all others.

He noted that Osinbajo’s self-discipline and competence during Buhari’s long absence made him the best candidate for the presidential ticket.

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Other personalities on the PCG include Musa Liman, Dr. Ebenezer Faji, Shettima Abba-Gana, Emmanuel Pippa (publicity secretary) and the women leader, Rabi Dauda.