Associates of All Progressives Congress, APC leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu are lining up three possible running mates for Major-General Muhammadu Buhari (retd) should the former head of state prevail in the forthcoming presidential nomination convention of the party.

The synergy between Team Buhari and the Tinubu camp was formally brought to public light last Wednesday when many of Tinubu’s political associates, including his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu got prominent presence at Buhari’s public declaration for the presidency in Abuja.

The three prospective running mates, according to Vanguard sources are Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, a former commissioner in Lagos State, Senator Ajayi Borofice presently representing Ondo North in the Senate and Mr. Wale Edun, a former commissioner in Lagos State.

Two other choices in the consideration of Team Buhari, the immediate past governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi and another former governor of Ekiti State, Otunba Niyi Adebayo were said to have been taken off the radar by the Asiwaju forces on account of political differences.

The intrigues in the relationship between Dr. Fayemi and Tinubu reached a crescendo last week when Tinubu absented himself from the commissioning of the Ekiti State Government Liaison House in Lagos.

On the scheduled day of the commissioning, the APC leader was said to have become invisible, sources close to the development told Vanguard, a fact that seemed to underline the increasing political disconnect between the once close men.

The projection of the three men, Borofice, Osinbajo and Edun by the Tinubu camp follows the rejection by the mainstream of the party of a Muslim-Muslim ticket that would have seen a Buhari- Tinubu ticket.

Sources say that Tinubu may have lately withdrawn himself to that fact and is now believed to be preparing himself to position his own man to be a possible number two man for the country.

The consideration of Osinbajo Vanguard learnt is based on the twin factors of his relatively clean character and respect in the Christian community. Osinbajo, who served as attorney general and commissioner for justice in the Tinubu cabinet has won a respectable image as a senior pastor in the Redeemed Christian Church of God.

He is said to be fairly close to Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the general overseer of the RCCG. Those rooting for him say that positioning him on the ticket would balance any insinuation on the country drifting towards an Islamic path as some critics of Buhari have sought to assert.

The consideration of Senator Borofice, it was learnt, was aimed at strategically breaking up the hold of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in the Ekiti/Ondo axis, where the PDP is presently known to have set its foothold.

“By bringing out Borofice, who is about the only APC senator elected official in the Ekiti/Ondo axis, we can push for presence in the two states given that the PDP is in control of those two states,” a close associate of Tinubu said at the weekend.

Edun, who is reported to be the third person under consideration served as commissioner of finance for the two terms Governor Tinubu between 1999 and 2007 and he is said to be in position to bring relative youth to a presidency under Buhari’s watch.

“Our consideration of Edun is on the need of young blood given that Buhari is now of age and would need, young savvy men to keep him in track,” a source said.

Both Osinbajo and Borofice were acclaimed at Buhari’s declaration. Edun’s presence at the event could not be confirmed at press time. One other prospective nominee, Senator Olurunnimbe Mamora Vanguard learnt was like Dr. Fayemi not being favourably considered by the Tinubu camp ostensibly because of his independent trait, which reportedly came to fore in the testy days leading to Governor Babatunde Fashola’s certification of a second term ticket in 2011. Mamora was also present at Buhari’s event.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/10/tinubus-camp-lines-three-men-buharis-running-mate/

If you say Borrofice or Borrow office or whatever his goddamned surname is to be Buhari's running mate, what happens to Rochas Okorocha?

But why are the prospective vice presidents from the South-West?
Can we safely side with the die-hard pro-APGA folks that APC is a Yoruba party and has no vision for the South-East?

So many questions than answers.

Fashola not even in the equation!

Is buhari the consensus presidential aspirant of APC now? Because I wonder what they meant by lining up three possible running mates for Buhari, it should have been any of the winners after their primaries.

zegbeye:
Fashola not even in the equation!

He is just too young!!(according to APC)

Blakyclyde:
If you say Borrofice or Borrow office or whatever his goddamned surname is to be Buhari's running mate, what happens to Rochas Okorocha?

But why are the prospective vice presidents from the South-West?
Can we safely side with the die-hard pro-APGA folks that APC is a Yoruba party and has no vision for the South-East?

So many questions than answers.

Southeast will never vote APC even if you wake Ojukwu (God bless his soul) up from the dead to become Buhari's running mate.. No need to waste that slot. Buhari even has more supporters in South south than East. I support a very popular yoruba man being paired with Buhari. Fashola would have just done it but for the religion thing.. If getting a suitable yoruba candidate isn't possible then Ameachi or Oshionmole should be chosen.

I wouldn't like to be in Tinubu/APC shoes cos its gonna be a difficult choice considering the situation/mood of the country now.

But seriously can GMB win 2015 elections even with Fashola as VP Sems its gonna be a herculean task.

Anyway, i wish the parties best of luck! One man One vote and let's say NO to Violence afterwards!

Buhari/Oshomhole combination. MY CANDID ADVICE TO APC STALWARTS.

As expected, PDP's vanguard news comes with lies. We all know buhari can't take the risk of fielding an unpopular SWesterner as VP.

TribalEAST:
As expected, PDP's vanguard news comes with lies. We all know buhari can't take the risk of fielding an unpopular SWesterner as VP.

I don't evn knows who takes dis vanguard report serious.This is less dan beer parlour gossip;its childish daydreamingm
Men dat cannot evn win their LG on their own are being touted as running mate to Buhari.I tink GMB is far smarther than dis.Anytin less than Buhari/Oshiomole;B/Fashola;B/Rochas;or B/Amaechi pairing is dead on arrival.
Borrofice kor,Boniface ni!

[size=20pt]What about Alhaji Ameachi?[/size]

The choice of prof. Ajayi Boroface will really be a game changer. That man has massive followership in the Akoko axis and Ondo state in general. He will surely deliver Ondo state to APC irrespective of Mimiko's incumbency. Lagos, Osun, Ogun and Oyo will always go to APC irrespective of the presidential candidates. PDP will win Ekiti so, ondo is the only swing state in the south west and the choice of Boroface as VP will really help APC to win that state.

kennyslim1:
Is buhari the consensus presidential aspirant of APC now? Because I wonder what they meant by lining up three possible running mates for Buhari, it should have been any of the winners after their primaries.

Is it not visible to the blind and audible to the deaf that atiku cannot win the primaries?! Or, you think APC is so foolish to give Atiku its Presidential ticket?! He's been tagged a betrayal and he wouldn't fail to betray should he loses the primaries or even the election. I would advise him not to waste his time in APC because he'd not get the ticket; PDM is the better option for him!

It's crystally clear that Apc has no plans for SE and SS. What happens to Amechi who has given a lot to Apc. Must the running mate come frm sw? Smh

It does not matter who is projected. APC lacks the structure to dislodge PDP just yet. GEJ knocked out Buhari with a 10mill vote margin, how on earth can APC bridge that gap in the era of ISIS and Boko Haram and considering the violence inciting dog and baboon comments by the general.

Tough!!, really tough!!!!!

ALTERNATEID:
The choice of prof. Ajayi Boroface will really be a game changer. That man has massive followership in the Akoko axis and Ondo state in general. He will surely deliver Ondo state to APC irrespective of Mimiko's incumbency. Lagos, Osun, Ogun and Oyo will always go to APC irrespective of the presidential candidates. PDP will win Ekiti so, ondo is the only swing state in the south west and the choice of Boroface as VP will really help APC to win that state.

Are you aware that many Ondo Indigenes believe that Borofice is a betrayal to have defected from the LP to APC, in whose platform he was elected to the red chambers?! You shouldn't also forget that Sen. Barr. Olajumoke is also from his axis. The man [Borofice] is not even too known in the SW cos he traveled back home to vie for the Senate Seat. He won that seat then due to his financial support for Mimiko against Agagu!

gtrust:


He is just too young!!(according to APC)

Young people are hated in APC, a party made of dinosaurs for dinosaurs with a presidential candidate as old as dinosaurs.

ALTERNATEID:
The choice of prof. Ajayi Boroface will really be a game changer. That man has massive followership in the Akoko axis and Ondo state in general. He will surely deliver Ondo state to APC irrespective of Mimiko's incumbency. Lagos, Osun, Ogun and Oyo will always go to APC irrespective of the presidential candidates. PDP will win Ekiti so, ondo is the only swing state in the south west and the choice of Boroface as VP will really help APC to win that state.

PDP is winning all SW states at the presidential election except Osun. Dont argue.... just bookmark this page for reference. Elections are not won online...calm down.

Blakyclyde:
If you say Borrofice or Borrow office or whatever his goddamned surname is to be Buhari's running mate, what happens to Rochas Okorocha?

But why are the prospective vice presidents from the South-West?

Can we safely side with the die-hard pro-APGA folks that APC is a Yoruba party and has no vision for the South-East?

So many questions than answers.

Because in politics, parties tend to try to consolidate their strengths and not their weaknesses. Why does Jonathan find the SE more appealing than any other region in the north It is how political parties and politicians survive. Simple.

doctokwus:

I don't evn knows who takes dis vanguard report serious.This is less dan beer parlour gossip;its childish daydreamingm
Men dat cannot evn win their LG on their own are being touted as running mate to Buhari.I tink GMB is far smarther than dis.Anytin less than Buhari/Oshiomole;B/Fashola;B/Rochas;or B/Amaechi pairing is dead on arrival.
Borrofice kor,Boniface ni!

say what u know bro. Tinubu calls d shots. Whoever he chooses bcoms d vp candidate. Buhari can't even win d ticket wtout Tinubu's support.

ratiken:


PDP is winning all SW states at the presidential election except Osun. Dont argue.... just bookmark this page for reference. Elections are not won online...calm down.

are you from sw?most of us won't vote Gej again,take that to the Bank.

I laugh APC in etsako, abeg let me look for my pdp membership card becos these people never serious.

ratiken:


PDP is winning all SW states at the presidential election except Osun. Dont argue.... just bookmark this page for reference. Elections are not won online...calm down.

lol...u mst ve knw u made a mistake in ur view.Abi no be State of Osun ìlú A.R.A

donphilopus:


Is it not visible to the blind and audible to the deaf that atiku cannot win the primaries?! Or, you think APC is so foolish to give Atiku its Presidential ticket?! He's been tagged a betrayal and he wouldn't fail to betray should he loses the primaries or even the election. I would advise him not to waste his time in APC because he'd not get the ticket; PDM is the better option for him!

GJE will have a smooth ride back to aso rock then...a serial failure will always be a serial failure

Whatever happened to Fashola my main man

Mogidi:


Young people are hated in APC, a party made of dinosaurs for dinosaurs with a presidential candidate as old as dinosaurs.

A typikal dinosaur commentin here

Mogidi:


Young people are hated in APC, a party made of dinosaurs for dinosaurs with a presidential candidate as old as dinosaurs.

A typikal dinosaur commentin here

ratiken:
It does not matter who is projected. APC lacks the structure to dislodge PDP just yet. GEJ knocked out Buhari with a 10mill vote margin, how on earth can APC bridge that gap in the era of ISIS and Boko Haram and considering the violence inciting dog and baboon comments by the general.

Tough!!, really tough!!!!!

"10million vote margin"?do you honestly think that election was a true reflection a "free and Fair"election?

fairheven:

"10million vote margin"?do you honestly think that election was a true reflection a "free and Fair"election?

It could have been a 20milli margin if the goats and cows up north were barred from voting. The margin this time will be like 25mill as the era of free and fair election is here.

Must a Northerner b d APC flag bearer? Cant a SWner b d flag bearer? After-all ACN is d senior partner in d APC merger.

So upon the betrayal by Amaechi on his kinsmen,he was not even listed.Rotimi Amech: House boy since 24bc

TribalEAST:
As expected, PDP's vanguard news comes with lies. We all know buhari can't take the risk of fielding an unpopular SWesterner as VP.

Just like Tinubu,Buhari isn't as wise as you think he is.I guess this news must have dealt you guys a deadly blow,get well soon!