By Our Correspondent
Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo on Monday, declared his interest to run for the office of the President, Federal Republic of Nigeria in the 2023 general election.
However, via his verified Twitter handle, the Vice President told Nigerians his intention to rule them come 2023.
He wrote, “I am today, with utmost humility formally declaring my intention to run for the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the platform of APC.”
"I am today, with utmost humility formally declaring my intention to run for the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the platform of APC. pic.twitter.com/atggfEnF2Q"
— Prof Yemi Osinbajo (@ProfOsinbajo) April 11, 2022
Analysts have said the candidacy of Professor Yemi Osinbajo would divide the Southwest governors and indeed the ruling APC, especially the chances of a Southern president.
Reports alleged that a National Leader of the APC had met with the Southwest governors to seek their support while sources claimed that only one of the governors had attended the meeting fueling claims of division and loyalty to the Vice President who is also from the southwest.
Meanwhile, Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo reiterated his support for a candidate from the southwest.
Adebanjo was quoted to have said, “All those who say the South-East cannot be President, ask them” what has the South-East done? Are they not part of Nigeria? Is the South-East not part of Southern Nigeria?”
Full Text: Osinbajo’s declaration for 2023 Presidency
“I am today, with utmost humility, formally declaring my intention to run for the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the platform of our great party, the All Progressives Congress.
“If by the grace of God and the will of the people, I am given the opportunity, then I believe that first, we must complete what we have started, radically transforming our security and intelligence architecture, completing the reforms of our justice system; focusing on adequate remuneration and welfare of judicial personnel and ensuring justice for all and the observance of the rule of law; rapidly advancing our infrastructure development, especially power, roads, railways, and broadband connectivity, providing an excellent environment for businesses to thrive, taking the agriculture revolution to the next level, especially mechanisation and developing the farm-to-table value chain; making sure that the government, its agencies, and regulators, serve the business community, creating a tech economy that will provide jobs for millions of young Nigerians; enhancing our social investment programme, to a full-scale social welfare program.”
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