Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, Nigeria’s Minister of Transportation, has declared his intention to run for President in 2023.
According to Anaedoonline.ng, Amaechi declared his candidacy at the Rivers All Progressives Congress (APC) meeting in Port Harcourt on Saturday.
“I come before you today to express my desire to serve as your future President and to submit my application,” Amaechi remarked.
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“This was not an easy decision for me to make. I served as Minister of Transportation for eight years, Governor for eight years, and Speaker for another eight years.
“I served twice as the Director General of President Muhammadu Buhari’s campaign.
“I am fully prepared for the president, and I care about Nigeria.”
“I am compelled to place my experience and proven capacity for the service of the nation at the highest level,” Amaechi added.
He stated that Buhari government had planted trees for the growth of Nigerians future.
Those present at Amaechi’s declaration include Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State; former APC National Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomole; Senator Ali Ndume; Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Ahmed Idris Wase; Minister of State for Transportation, Gbemisola Saraki; former Jigawa State Governor, Jibrilla Bindow.
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With Amaechi’s declaration, he would be contesting for the ticket of the ruling party against APC national leader Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State amongst others.
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