VP Osinbajo declares for 2023 Presidency

Nigeria’s current Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo last Monday made known his interest to run for the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the 2023 general elections.

Reliable sources have hinted that the  subscribe to their newsletter would « after due consultations », ultimately declare to run for the highest office in the land though the source didn’t give details as to when.

The Vice President has however through his verified Twitter handle, 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.”

Political analysts say the candidacy of Professor Yemi Osinbajo would divide the Southwest governors as well as the ruling APC, especially the chances of a Southern president.

It is said that a National Leader of the APC met with the Southwest governors to seek their support but sources claim that only one of the governors attended the meeting fuelling claims of disunity and loyalty to the Vice President who also hails from the southwest.

On the other hand, Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo has instead reiterated his support for a candidate from the Southeast.

In an interview accorded to the press, 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?”