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Peter Obi, the former governor of Anambra State, has launched his candidacy for the president in 2023.
Me. Obi disclosed his objectives during a visit to Anambra traditional rulers on Thursday.
“My job here is simple, to inform you people as my own fathers that I’ll be aspiring for the post of President of Nigeria,” Mr Obi said.
Mr Valentine Obienyem, Mr Obi’s Media Adviser, had previously disclosed to the media Mr Obi’s intent to run.
“I can assure you that Obi will soon speak as promised and when he does, Nigerians will be happy with what he will say,” Mr Obienyem said on Wednesday.
Obi’s announcement comes just one day after former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and his running companion for the 2019 general elections announced their intention to compete for president in the 2023 presidential elections.
Both Messrs Obi and Abubakar will run for the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) presidential ticket in 2023.
Mr Obi stated his intention to run for president of Nigeria in February, but only provided his party, the Peoples Democratic Party, zones the presidential ticket to the south.
Since the fourth republic, the South-East has failed to produce a president for the country, fueling calls for the job to be zonated to the region.
Following his announcement, Mr Obi will face off against former governors Orji Uzor Kalu, Rochas Okorocha, and ex-Senate President Ayim Pius Ayim, all of whom have expressed interest in becoming Nigeria’s next president.
Bola Tinubu, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and Governor Aminu Tambuwal are currently preparing for the election.
Fatimah Oyesanmi
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