Senator Ibikunle Amosun who represents Ogun Central Senatorial District, has declared his intention to contest the presidential seat in the 2023 general election. This is contained in a letter written to the senate, promising to provide a leadership that will galvanise and help Nigeria achieve her manifest destiny.
Senate President Ahmed Lawan read the letter during a plenary session on Wednesday in Abuja.
According to the letter, the lawmaker says his experience makes him fit for the seat.
“I have been blessed by God to serve as Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria between 2003 and 2007 and as a two-term Governor of Ogun State between 2011 and 2019. I have also had the privilege to be elected a second time to the Senate of the Federal Republic in 2019, where I currently serve the good people of Ogun Central Senatorial District.
“My varied experience in private and public life has imbued me with requisite insights, experiences, and network of relationships adequate to provide a leadership that will galvanise our dear country to achieve her manifest destiny as a leader in Africa and of the black race”, the letter read.
The letter noted that the official declaration will take place on Thursday, 5th May, 2022, at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, CBD, Abuja.
Ibikunle Amosun however has added to the numerous list of aspirants varying for the presidential post which include; former Lagos State Governor Bola Tinubu, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi, Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State, a former Imo Governor Rochas Okorocha, Cross River state governor, Ben Ayade, among others, have indicated their interest for the APC ticket.