At a brief
ceremony held at the national secretariat of APC in Abuja to publicly unveil
Osinbajo, Buhari stated he chose Osibanjo as his running mate based on his
impeccable integrity.
He stated
that the process of chosing his running mate was both meticulous and rigorous.
“The challenging process of rescuing our country and changing Nigeria for good has commenced. One of the first decisions that I have to make is the choice of the Vice-Presidential candidate and my running mate.
“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, 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.
“The
Vice-Presidential candidate is a friend of the less privileged, compassionate
and zealous in service. A man of uncommon humility, a loyal, dependable and
selfless patriot.
“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.
In his
acceptance speech as a running mate, Osinbajo expressed gratitude to Buhari and
the APC for finding him worthy to serve.
He pledged
to work with Buhari and the party if elected into office to restore the hope of
Nigerians.
He 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. I will proudly
serve this country with him.
“General
Buhari’s uprightness and fierce commitment to good governance is well known. It
will be a privilege to work with him. 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 our country men and women.
I thank you all”.
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