The National Legal Adviser of the All Progressives Congress, Daniel Bwala has resigned his membership of the ruling party.
Bwala announced his resignation from hours after the APC presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced Senator Kashim Shettima as his running mate.
The announcement of the former governor of Borno State as Vice Presidential candidate of the APC followed the withdrawal of initial nominee, Ibrahim Masari from the position, on Sunday.
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Bwala announced his resignation from the APC via a tweet, describing the Muslim-Muslim ticket as a contradiction of his principles.
He said the party ought to prioritise the unity of the country at this time and not do contrary.
In a series of tweets on Sunday night, Bwala wrote;
“Asiwaju has announced Kashim Shetima as his running mate. Kwankwaso is planning to announce a Pentecostal Bishop as his running mate. Interesting times lie ahead.
“Tonight I officially resigned my membership of @OfficialAPCNg on principles and conviction that I hold so dear. At this time of our national existence, our efforts and energy should gravitate towards uniting our people”.
Tonight I officially resigned my membership of @OfficialAPCNg on principles and conviction that I hold so dear. At this time of our national existence, our efforts amd energy should gravitate towards uniting our people
— D. H Bwala (@BwalaDaniel) July 10, 2022
