August 25, (THEWILL) – The Accord Party has picked Bello Bala Maru, as running mate to Prof. Christopher Imumolen, the presidential candidate for the party in the 2023 general elections.
The party in a statement on Thursday, said it arrived at the choice of Maru after due consultations and realisation of his powerful political clout in the northern part of the country.
National Chairman of the party, Muhammad Nalado, said the choice of Maru is aimed at forging a South/North synergy, realising the urgency of inter-region inclusiveness the country desperately needs.
He expressed confidence that the party will produce the next president and vice president of Nigeria.
Nalado urged all Nigerian youths to take advantage of Prof. Imumolen to achieve the dream of a youth president.
While responding, the vice-presidential hopeful expressed appreciation for his selection as the right man for the job.
On his part, Imumolen, welcoming the choice of his running mate, described Maru, as a square peg in the proper hole.
THEWILL reports that Bello Maru is a former Secretary to the Zamfara State Government.
