Some supporters of Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo in Akure, the Ondo State capital on Monday, trooped out to celebrate his decision to contest for President in the 2023 General Election.
His declaration was greeted by wild jubilation by his supporters immediately he made his declaration on his Twitter handle on Monday morning.
Director General, Yemi Osinbajo Campaign Organization, Ifeoluwa Fasoranti, while addressing journalists at the Akure Town Hall, said the people were happy to hear the vice president declaring interest in the presidency in 2023.
He said: “We thank God the VP has declared his intention to contest for president. He has all qualities needed to be president. This is the first VP who had no face-off with the president.
“The Southwest is ready for Osinbajo. Those who said he would not declare can now see that the eagle has landed.
“But by the grace of God, when he gets behind the wheel as the president of the federal republic of Nigeria, everything will be normalised.”
A woman leader and political stalwart in the state, Lady Agbayewa Oreoluwa, said: “We’ve been expecting him
to declare for long.
“Our children are suffering. The underprivileged, widows could not feed themselves, so we need someone who can rescue us from these situations. We see Osinbajo doing this when he gets there.”, she assured.
