Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Nigeria’s Vice President has declared to contest for Nigeria’s top job. He made the declaration earlier and praised President Muhammadu Buhari as a patriot and man of integrity while at it.
When speculations made the rounds about him joining the race, political pundits were of the view that he wouldn’t throw his hat in the ring in respect of his former benefactor, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. But his latest move shows that his ambition comes first.
In part of his speech via Twitter, Osinbajo said:
“In the past seven years, I have served as Vice President under a true Nigerian patriot, a servant of the nation in war and peace, and a man of integrity, President Muhammadu Buhari.
“We have, together, worked through some of the most difficult times in the history of our Nation, but we have remained focused on securing the country, providing infrastructure and growing our economy.
“As stipulated by the Nigerian Constitution, our tenure will end next year.
“In this period of seven years, I have served the government in several capacities, and have, at the direction of Mr. President, represented our country in sensitive high level international engagements. I have been to practically all local governments in Nigeria. I have been in markets, factories, schools, and farms. I have been in agricultural, mining and oil producing communities; in the Delta, in Kebbi, Enugu, Borno; Rivers, Plateau and Ondo; & in all other States of the Federation, listening to the diverse experiences and yearnings of our people.
He pleaded for the support of Nigerians
“I now most solemnly and respectfully seek the support of fellow Nigerians everywhere in this land, and the diaspora, young and old, male and female, in the great and exciting journey that we have ahead of us.”