I Will Betray Nigerians If I Don’t Join Presidential Race – Osinbajo

By Ayodele Oni

Vice President of Nigeria and Presidential hopeful, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, has explained that he joined the presidential race to enable Nigerians benefit immensely from his experience.

He said in Akure, Ondo State during a visit to Governor Rotimi Akeredolu that he has garnered experience as Vice President and occassionally as Acting President and that Nigeria needs such to develop.

Prof Osinbajo’s foray into the Presidential race has been described by some people, especially loyalists of his perceived godfather, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, as a betrayal.

Tinubu was first to meet President Mohamadu Buhari to intimate him about his intention to contest for the Presidency during next year’s election.

Both Tinubu and Osinbajo are from the South-west geo- political zone of the country.

Osinbajo noted that the opportunity has come for him to serve, stressing that it would amount to betrayal of the country if he refused to vie for the position of the President in the interest of the poeple.

Prof. Osinbajo lauded the giant strides recorded by Governor Akeredolu in the Sunshine State, adding that he was impressed with the Governor’s laudable achievements in all sectors.

Governor Akeredolu, who had earlier received the Vice President at the Akure Airport and led him to his office, Alagbaka, Akure.

The Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, joined the Governor to receive the Vice President at the Cocoa Conference Hall of the Governor’s office.

Welcoming the Vice President, Governor Akeredolu said only God gives position, while praying that God gives the country the best in 2023.