Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) Rabiu Kwankwaso announced that he selected Bishop Isaac Idahosa as his running mate because of his “outstanding record and impeccable integrity” among others.
A statement on Thursday by Kwankwaso’s media aide Muyiwa Fatosa gave more insight into the selection.
The statement read in part, “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 belief 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.
“Kwankwaso expresses happiness that this patriotic Nigerian man-of-God will work with him in the journey to save the country from the current drift and create a new Nigeria where justice, equity, fairness, unity, security and development are assured.”
The statement noted that Idahosa will be publicly unveiled on Monday, July 18 at the International Conference Centre, Abuja.
Idahosa, a native of Edo State, is the presiding bishop and senior pastor of the God First Ministry, Lekki Light Centre, Ajah.
The 57-year-old archbishop-designate is a trained automobile engineer from the Kaduna Polytechnic. He also has master’s and doctorate degrees in theology.
