Gen. Babangida says Osinbajo more worthy as Nigeria’s next President come 2023
Former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (Rtd), has endorsed Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) to contest for the office of President during the 2023 general elections.
He described Osinbajo as a personality the nation should look up to for leadership, adding that he is a good man to lead Nigeria.
Babangida, President Muhammadu Buhari’s former Chief of Army Staff (1984-1985), who overthrew him to become military president in August 1985, stated this when the Osibanjo Grassroot Organization visited him in his Hilltop residence in Minna, Niger State capital, on Thursday.
It will be recalled the former leader had sometimes in recent past ruled out the duo of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and and former Lagos State Governor Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu from becoming President of Nigeria in time to come, hinging his disapproval in age.
The elder statesman stressed that Osinbajo is a man that can mobilise and engineer growth in the country.
“I know the Vice President very well. He is a good man. A man, who has conviction about Nigeria; a man, who can communicate with the country and inspire people. Such a man is worthy person to work with. We need good man to lead Nigeria.”
He described Osibanjo as a man, who has passion for the country, adding that, “Nigeria is a good country too; the people of Nigeria are good. You must learn to understand people and communicate with them. And constant discussion is key.
“I want to convey my best wishes to the Vice President through you. And I want you to tell him to stay on cause. I know it’s not easy but he has the conviction. I wish him the best,” Babangida noted.
The elder statesman further revealed that he decided to speak to them because of the Vice President, insisting that he knew Osibanjo has what it takes to be a good leader.
Speaking, the National Convener of the Organization, Mr. Ojo Foluso, expressed joy with the endorsement of the former military leader, saying, “we came to consult the Oracle and the Oracle has spoken. General IBB is an oracle because he understands Nigeria”.
He also stated that the group would continue to pressure on the VP to pick interest in contesting for the presidency in the 2023 general elections.
The Team Leader, Chief Emma Ejiofor, in his speech noted that the Osibanjo Grassroot Organization was prepared to work with advice of prominent citizens such as Gen. Babangida, especially, because of their sound knowledge and understanding of the country.
“At this moment, Nigeria is in dire need of leaders with conviction and passion for her development and growth,” he added.
