BREAKING: VP Osinbajo joins 2023 presidential race

Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has declared for 2023 presidential under the platform of All Progressive Congress, APC.

The VP, who declared his intention to contest for the APC’s Presidential ticket after meeting with the APC Governor’s Forum on Sunday, stated that he believed that the reason, the Almighty God gave him seven years of experience, was for insight into governance.

According to him, God wants him to use those opportunities to govern Nigeria and her great people.

Osinbajo added that while on the saddle as the VP, he visited every nook and cranny of the country and had contact with the poor and the noble and knows the challenges of the country.

He said that it is on that ground that he wants to lead Nigeria.

“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.

“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.

“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 walk of life, both young and old; I met you.

“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,” he said.