Former governor of Zamfara State, Ahmed Yerima, has said he
will step down his presidential ambition in 2023 if the ruling All Progressives
Congress zones the ticket to the South.
Yerima said this while addressing reporters in Abuja on
Sunday.
“Yes, I want to confirm to you that by the special grace of
God, if I’m alive, I, Senator Ahmed Sani, intend to vie for presidential
office.
“But, if tomorrow my party (APC) comes up saying the
Presidency has been zoned to the South, I will follow it.
“I will then know that it is a decision legally and lawful
that is binding on all members of the party,” Yerima was quoted by The Nation.
Asked if he would dump APC if the party favours a southern
presidential candidate, Yerima said he is not all about moving from one party
to another.
“I am a very religious person and as a Muslim, If God has
not destined that I am going to be the President of Nigeria that will not
happen.
“I’ve never left my party. I started with APP (All Peoples
Party); we merged and became ANPP (All Nigerian Peoples Party).
“Later, we merged and became APC. So, I am a member of the
ruling party and I am not in any way thinking of moving from my party to
another party,” Yerima said.
He added that once zoning is confirmed for the presidency
then that means his time is up.
“So, once there is zoning in APC, I know that my time is up.
But I’m sure that God Himself will decide, not the people,” the former Governor
added.
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