The New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, says the selection of Bishop Isaac Idahosa as his running mate followed careful considerations and meticulous screening of over 20 prospective candidates.
Kwankwaso explained that he settled for Idahosa because the clergyman is a true role model to Nigerian youths.
He described Idahosa as a man of impeccable intergrity with outstanding records.
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Mr Idahosa is the presiding Bishop and Senior Pastor of the God First Ministry, Lekki Light Centre, Ajah, and he hails from Edo State.
In a statement on Thursday, Muyiwa Fatosa, a media aide to Mr Kwankwaso, said all the 20 prospective candidates were eminently qualified to run with him.
The statement reads: “Idahosa was selected because of his outstanding record, his impeccable integrity, his broad understanding of the Nigerian State and its contemporary challenges, his undiluted commitment to improving the conditions of Nigerians, and his sincere believe that a New and Better.
“Nigeria is possible if we work together with sincerity, tolerance, competence, and faith.
“A self-made achiever and a credible Nigerian, Bishop Idahosa is also selected because he represents the definition of a true role-model for the Nigerian Youth.”
According to the statement, Mr Idahosa, will be publicly unveiled to Nigerians on Monday, July 18, at the International Conference Centre, Abuja.
