Governor of Edo state, Adams
Oshiomole, is set to join the All Progressives Congress’s (APC) presidential
ticket race.
Already vying for the ticket are
former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar; Senator Bukola Saraki; Kano State
Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso; Governor of Imo state, Rochas Okorocha; and former
military Head of State, Rtd Maj-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari. continue after the cut...
Although, Buhari and Senator Bukola
Saraki, are yet to officially declare their interest, it is largely believed
that Buhari will, having contested in the last three elections.
It was learnt that Oshiomhole has
already completed consultations at home and abroad on his aspiration.
Oshiomole is looking to take his
achievements in Edo state to the national level.
The governor’s Special Adviser on
Media, Prince Kassim Afegbua, confirmed his interest.
“This has always been our interest
because some of us would not want the Comrade Governor to squander his enormous
political capital across the country without giving a shot at the highest
office in the land. He has tremendous courage, brilliance and capacity to
contend with developmental issues in the country; ingredients that are
presently needed to provide problem-solving leadership at the center.
“Give it to this great former Labour
leader that he is one Nigerian who believes so much in the unity of the
country and is ready to go to any length to preserve that unity,” Afegbua said.
A source who spoke on the condition
of anonymity said the former Labour congress leader is considering the need for
a leader to salvage the nation.
“This is why he has been meeting
with leaders at home and abroad on his aspiration and how to rescue the nation.
He has concluded consultations and he is of the strong opinion that he should
vie for the office.
“The governor is interested in the
presidential race. He will make his intention known soon. As a
former labour leader, he believes he has a bigger constituency to lead the
APC to victory in 2015 if he gets the ticket”.
Oshiomole is expected to make his
declaration once the APC releases its guidelines in line with INEC’s timetable.
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