The Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof Yemi Osibajo is set to tackle the national leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu and host of other aspirants to secure the party ticket for presidential race in 2023.
Penpushing reports that, this followed Osinbajo’s declaration on his social media handle of intention to run the race, to succeed his principal, Muhammad Buhari whose administration tenure expires in May 2023
The number two citizen in his declaration speech posted on his social media handles, said he has, in the past seven years as vice president, traversed every part of our country, meeting Nigerians of every cadre, class, tribe and walks of life, both young and old
“For the past seven (7) years, I have served as Vice President under a true Nigerian patriot, President Muhammadu Buhari. In these 7 years, while on the train of duty and service, I traversed every part of our country, meeting Nigerians of every cadre, class, tribe and walks of life, both young and old; I MET YOU’, he wrote.
‘I’ve stood where you stand and sat where you sit. I know and I understand our hopes, aspirations and fears from a place of relatable proximity; and I believe that in those hopes and aspirations are the seeds for the great Nigeria that we all desire’, Osinbajo added.
‘I believe that the very reason why the Almighty God gave me these experiences, these insights, and these opportunities, is that they must be put to the use of our country and its great peoples’, he stated.
‘This is why today, with utmost humility, I formally declare my intention to run for the office of the President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, on the platform of our great party, the All Progressives Congress’, he declared.
‘I also most solemnly and respectfully seek your support as fellow Nigerians everywhere in this land and the diaspora, as we embark on this great and exciting journey that lies ahead of us’, Osinbajo emphasised.
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