Former Military President, Ibrahim Babangida, has endorsed the candidature of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo ahead of the 2023 presidential elections.
General Babangida who stated this when the Osinbajo Grassroots Organisation (OGO) visited him in his Uphill Residence in Minna, Niger State, said that the VP is a good man to lead Nigeria, urging the vice president to stay on cause and be resilient.
He said:
I know the vice president very well. He is a good man. He is a man who has conviction about Nigeria; a man who can communicate with the country and inspire people.
Such a man is a worthy person to work with. We need a good man to lead Nigeria; a man who has a passion for this country. Nigeria is a good country; the people of Nigeria are good. You must learn to understand people and constant discussion is a key.
I want to convey my best wishes to the vice president through you (the group). And I want you to tell him to stay on the course. I know it is not easy but he has the conviction. I wish him the best.
The elder statesman also said that he decided to speak to the delegation because the Vice President Osinbajo that he knew had what it took to be a good leader.
Earlier, the National Convener of the Organisation, Mr Ojo Foluso, expressed joy over the endorsement of their preferred president of Nigeria come 2023 by the former military leader.
He said:
We came to consult the oracle and the oracle has spoken. General IBB is an oracle because he understands Nigeria.
He said that the group would continue to mount pressure on Osinbajo to pick interest in contesting for the presidency.
Also, the Team Leader, Chief Emma Ejiofor, in his speech said that members of the Osinbajo Grassroots Organisation were visiting prominent citizens such as Gen. Babangida for wise counsel because of their sound knowledge and understanding of the country.
He said:
At this moment, Nigeria is in dire need of leaders with conviction and passion for her development and growth.