Ken Nnamani, former senate president, has pulled out of the
race to secure the presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The former lawmaker announced his withdrawal during a
meeting with journalists in Abuja on Monday.
According to him, he has not had the opportunity to convince
delegates on why he deserves the party’s presidential ticket.
“My faith in entering the race is that I will have the
opportunity to present my credentials, achievements and ideas for the future of
Nigeria. I had anticipated that the NWC would be more definite with plans and
completed the screening on time to allow for meaningful consultations and campaigns.
But that opportunity never came. The schedules were uncertain even until a few
days before primary,” he said.
“In the present circumstances, it does not make any sense
for me to continue in the race as I have not had the opportunity to market my
profile and ideas to the delegates of our party in a manner that allow for
deliberation and introspection.
“Therefore, I discontinue my aspiration and wish the party
successful primary and unity of purpose so that we can win the 2023 general
elections.
“I will continue to engage with the party and its leadership
to make sure that the ideas and values that I cherish and propagate find strong
footing in the party administration and in public leadership after election.”
While commending APC northern governors for backing power
shift to the south, Nnamani said recent events have shown that zoning the
office of president to the south-east has been jettisoned.
“The events of recent days created the impression that
zoning had been jettisoned in the APC,” the former senate president said.
“The vacillation of party leaders regarding zoning of the
APC presidential ticket has not created clarity in the party and injures the
confidence and faith of many in the south, particularly the south-east, in the
party.
“It has the implication of suggesting to many in the party,
including myself, that the party will allow conveniences of the moment to
override foundational issues of justice and fairness.”
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