2023: Confusion as campaign poster of Osinbajo-Ganduje emerges

While the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is yet to settles on a presidential ticket for the upcoming general elections in 2023, a campaign posted purportedly depicting the Vice President and Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje as candidates for the presidency has reportedly been sighted in Kano.

Vanguard newspaper reports that the posters were seen at some strategic locations across the state including Airport road roundabout, Ahamdu Bello way by Shekarau house.

They were also seen at Murtala Muhammad way, Kano club roundabout, and Independence way roundabout among others.

In addition to carrying the pictures of Osinbaj and Ganduje, the posters had captions such as, ‘Osinbajo-Ganduje Alliance (OGA)’, ‘For Better Nigeria’, and ‘OGA Na Master, Legit.ng reports.

A group told journalists that both men have been endorsed for the presidency despite no one claiming responsibility for the campaign poster.

According to Daily Trust, leaders of the alliance support group, Oluleke Mose and Bello Adamu Mohammed said the presidency of both politicians will lead to a united and better Nigeria.

The group said: “We believe that if power rotates to the South, Osinbajo is best placed to unite, heal and inspire our great nation.” “We also firmly believe that Ganduje’s antecedents as Governor of Kano make him the perfect Northern vice presidential candidate to Osinbajo; one who will advance and protect the interests of a Northern Nigeria plagued by poverty and insecurity.''

However, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Governor Ganduje have not formally indicated any interest in contesting in the presidential election come 2023.