2023: Osinbajo Declares His Presidential Interest
Yemi Osinbajo, Nigeria’s Vice President, has announced his ambition to run for President.
Mr. Osinbajo, a native of Ogun State, is seeking to succeed his boss, President Muhammadu Buhari, whose second term ends in May 2023.
PREMIUM TIMES had first reported that Mr Osinbajo was planning to disclose and how he would do so.
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In his declaration speech posted on his social media handles, Mr Osinbajo 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; I MET YOU.”
Mr. Osinbajo will face off against others who have expressed their ambitions for the ruling party’s ticket, including ex-Lagos governor Bola Tinubu and transportation minister Rotimi Amaechi.
Read Mr Osinbajo’s declaration speech below.
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“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.
I’ve stood in your shoes and sat in your chair. From a place of relatable proximity, I know and understand our ambitions, aspirations, and anxieties, and I believe that those hopes and aspirations contain the seeds for the great Nigeria that we all seek.
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I think that the Almighty God gave me these experiences, insights, and opportunities specifically for the purpose of putting them to use for our country and its wonderful peoples.
As a result, I publicly declare my desire to run for President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the platform of our great party, the All Progressives Congress, today, with the utmost humility.
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As fellow Nigerians everywhere in this country and in the diaspora, I also need your solemn and respectful support as we embark on this tremendous and exciting path that lies ahead of us.
