By our reporter| Governor Nyesom Wike on Monday explained why he joined the race to become the country’s president in 2023.
Wike, who made the disclosure while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, said he wants to be president in 2023 to solve the country’s problems.
“I want to become Nigeria’s President because one, we are in problem,” he said. “And I want to offer myself to the people of this country to solve such problems.
“Because I do know, as a man who loves this country, as a man who is committed to the development of this country, you can’t be standing aloof, seeing your country sliding the way it is sliding.
“As Governor of Rivers State, I solve problems. And I believe that should we just close our eyes and allow this country to go the way it is going? I say, no. So I’m going to offer myself, so I can contribute.”
The governor of the oil-rich Rivers state said he has the ability to solve Nigeria’s insecurity problems, referencing his war against oil bunkering in Rivers State.
He lambasted the All Progressives Congress for deceiving Nigerians and for their failure to stamp out corruption.
Wike called for the PDP to zone the Presidency to the South, stressing that anyone against zoning was being selfish.
He, however, pledged to abide by the party’s decision in the matter.
Wike on Sunday became the latest PDP member to declare his intention to become President in 2023.
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