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(T0P ST0RY) 2023: Rotimi Amaechi Reveals Why He Declared For Presidency

Afnews Editor

Apr 09, 2022

Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has finally declared his ambition to become Nigeria's President in 2023.

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Amaechi made the declaration at an ongoing All Progressives Congress (APC) event in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

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The former Rivers Governor said he would seek the party's ticket to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari.

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"I stand before you today to declare my intention and submit my application to serve as your next PresidentÔÇØ, he announced.

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In attendance are top APC chieftains, including ex- national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, Senator Gbemi Saraki, Senator Ali Ndume, Victor Giadom, Salihu Mustapha.

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Amaechi said his reason for running for the office of the president is not to fulfill his personal ambition.

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Amaechi said his aspiration was borne out of his belief that it is his "modest duty to give what I can in the service of my countryÔÇØ.

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He made the assertion when he declared his intention to join in the presidential race in Port Harcourt on Saturday.

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The minister said, "My aspiration is not about fulfilling any personal ambition, I am contesting for the office because I believe it is my modest duty to give what I can in the service of my country.ÔÇØ

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The minister noted that the country requires a leadership that is equipped with experience in governance if the current effort at solving Nigeria's problems must be sustained.

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"To sustain and intensify efforts at solving our national problems, our democracy must ensure the emergence of a leadership that is equipped with experience in governance to ensure stability and continuity.

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"To sustain our democracy and preserve our unity we need a steady hand and a passion for success in a nation that remains united to pursue prosperity for all Nigerians.ÔÇØ

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