Former Governor of Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosun, has declared his intention to contest for President of Nigeria.
Amosun made the declaration at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Central Business District (CBD), Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Thursday.
The former Senator joins the likes of Rotimi Amaechi, the Minister of Transportation; and Chris Ngige, the Minister of Labour and Employment; Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State, to formally declare to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023.
Recall that Adams Oshiomhole, former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC); and Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi on Wednesday declared their interest to contest the for president in 2023.
Oshiomhole said he was contesting to set Nigeria on the path of greatness.
The APC special presidential convention is scheduled to hold from Monday, May 30, to Wednesday, June 1.