Chris Ngige, the Minister of Labour and Employment, has declared that he stands taller than many of those vying to be Nigeria’s president by 2023.
Ngige, who is expected to announce for the president this week, said that not only members of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, but also members of the opposition parties were aware that he was much more suited for the job than many other candidates.
The Minister of Labour and Productivity mentioned this when he addressed his supporters at Amansea, a border town with Enugu State, after visiting Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, according to Ngige’s media office in a statement released on Monday.
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The statement stated that after meeting Governor Ugwuanyi, Ngige addressed his supporters at Amansea, a border town with Enugu State, and explained why he consulted opposition political groups.
Rotimi Amaechi, the Minister of Transportation, is already a candidate for the president in 2023.
Ngige’s position was inspired by his notion that his desire had cross-party appeal, according to the media office.
“I visited Enugu State governor as part of my nation-wide consultation. Even though he is in PDP, he is an Igbo man. He is a very realistic, discerning person. Don’t forget also that Enugu is the capital of the former Eastern Region. And you know that respect is reciprocal.
“Over the week, I also consulted some other Nigerians not allied to any political party. Therefore, I had to consult the Enugu State governor over my intention to contest and to seek his views too.
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“He told me to kick the ball into the net. So this journey is not for APC members alone. Our brothers in PDP are easily agreed that I tower above some of the persons aspiring to the position in their party.
“I have no fear whatsoever. I am equal to the task. Even our brothers in the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) will join us in the task ahead,” Ngige was quoted as saying.
“I’m well equipped for the job. I plan to re-engineer Nigeria the way I re-engineered Anambra. April 19 is the date. Let all roads lead to Alor where the matter will be laid to rest,” Ngige quipped.
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