The Commissioner for Rural Development and Special Duties in Bauchi State, Farouk Mustapha has dismissed reports claiming he is being considered as the vice-presidential candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM).
In a statement issued on Friday, Mustapha said there had been no discussion between him and the party regarding such a role.
He also denied giving consent to any arrangement that would see him emerge as the running mate to Governor Seyi Makinde, the party’s presidential candidate.
His words: “My attention has been drawn to speculations making the rounds on social media alleging that the presidential candidate of Allied People’s Movement (APM), is considering me as his running mate in the forthcoming election.
“For the avoidance of doubt, I wish to state categorically that no such arrangement has been discussed with me, nor have I given my consent to any such proposition. As a humble servant of Allah, I
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