Nigeria’s Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo today officially declared his intention to contest the 2023 presidential election.
He said, “I believe that the very reason that the Almighty God gave me these experiences, these insights and these opportunities is that they must be put to the use of our great country and its great peoples.
“Which is why today, with the utmost humility, I’m 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.”
He made the declaration in a short broadcast shared via his Twitter handle after months of intense speculations.
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.
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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.
Adebanjo was quoted in an interview with Vanguard, 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?”
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.
