2023: Ex-APC chairman, Adams Oshiomhole dumps senatorial ambition, joins presidential race
Former Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has declared his intention to run for the seat of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Speaking during a press conference on Wednesday in Abuja, Oshiomhole said he will appropriately tax the rich to provide amenities for the poor.
“It is in the interest of the rich to pay that tax so they can enjoy their wealth,” he said saying that he will purchase the All Progressives Congress (APC) nomination and expression of interest forms in the next few hours.
“If we can subsidise petroleum products to the tune of trillions then we can subsidise education, agriculture etc.”
Newsclickng.com reports that the former labour leader had earlier signified interest in the Edo North Senatorial seat currently occupied by Senator Francis Asekhame Alimikhena. But his ambition was met with stiff resistance by some key stakeholders after Alimikhena also announced intention to retain the seat (in 2023) for third consecutive term.
Oshiomhole, who is also a former APC National Chairman, said if elected as President, he will insist that textile and automobile companies who want the continued patronage of Nigerians must relocate their factories to Nigeria to give jobs to the teeming youths of the country.
While the APC is jostling for the right candidate to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari, many aspirants have declared their intention to run for the top job.
Prominent among them include Governor Dave Umahi (Ebonyi), Governor Yahaya Bello (Kogi), Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi; Minister of Labour, Chris Ngige; Senator Rochas Okorocha.
Others include Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, APC National Leader, Bola Tinubu; Jigawa State Governor, Mohammed Badaru among others.
Also not left out is Ekiti State Governor and the Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum, who on unveiling his agenda for the country earlier today.
He said after considerations about where the nation is, he believes his entry into the race will rebirth a new Nigeria.
