The number of aspirants for the presidential ticket of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, swelled on Wednesday following the entries of former National Chairman of the party, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole; Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and Jigawa State Governor, Muhammed Badaru Abubakar into the race.
Oshiomhole made his Presidential ambition known at Cyprian Ekwensi Centre for Arts and Culture Abuja.
The former Edo State Governor disclosed that he is in the race to change the narratives for the good of all Nigerians.
“It is in the interest of the rich to pay that tax so they can enjoy their wealth,” he said saying that he will purchase the APC nomination and expression of interest forms in the next few hours.
He also made a case for subsidizing education and agriculture.
Oshiomhole listed quality education, security of lives and property, health care facilities as well as employment opportunities for a better Nigeria.
At the Ikot Ekpene Township Stadium in Akwa Ibom state, former Governor Akpabio said also declared his intention to run for Presidency.
In a related development, Jigawa State governor, Muhammad Badaru Abubakar on Wednesday formally joined the league of presidential aspirants for the 2023 general election.
The Jigawa governor reportedly declared his intention at a meeting with APC stakeholders in the state on Tuesday.
Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Public Relations, Habibu Nuhu Kila who confirmed the development, said: “It is true that Governor Badaru has traveled to Abuja to secure nomination form for the 2023 presidential election.”
