President Muhammadu Buhari’s Special Adviser on Political
Matters, Babafemi Ojudu, has denied saying Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will
run for the presidency in 2023.
Some reports had claimed Ojudu hinted on Osinbajo contesting
for the presidency in 2023.
However, Ojudu said such pronouncement is not his call,
adding that only the Vice President would disclose if he has a presidential
ambition.
In a statement he signed, Ojudu, however, affirmed that
Osinbajo was qualified to run for the Presidency in 2023.
According to Ojudu: “My attention has been called to a
quotation attributed to me that is trending. It was to the effect that Prof
Yemi Osinbajo, the Vice President will run for the office of President in 2023.
“First, let me reiterate again that Prof. Osinbajo is for
now fully focused on working in his capacity as Vice President in the current
administration, to address all the compelling issues in the country and
concerns of Nigerians, including finding effective and lasting solutions to the
security challenges and working to further boost the economy. He has not made
any declaration in respect of the 2023 elections.
“What happened was that I was in Port Harcourt where I had a
private meeting with some friends and interest groups. While at the meeting
discussing politics, economy and a number of other subjects of public interest
and well-being of our country someone asked me if Vice President Yemi Osinbajo
will run for President come 2023.
“My answer to that enquiry was that he is eminently
qualified to contest and will be the one to decide whether to do so or not at
an appropriate time.
“I concede that Nigerians are highly interested in knowing
if Osinbajo will run. Everywhere I go that is the question people ask me and I
have always tried to be careful in my response whether to an individual or
groups.
“While I appreciate and welcome the people’s love and
admiration for Vice President Osinbajo, my counsel is we should all allow him
to make the decision whether or not he is interested, by himself at the right
time. It is certainly not a matter that will be pronounced at a private meeting
such as the one I participated in earlier this week in Port Harcourt.”
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