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Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State has formally declared his intention to contest for president in 2023 on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress. He made the declaration on Wednesday in Abuja.
He promised to ensure youth empowerment when he becomes the president.
Despite the outrageous N100 million price, some of the aspirants have already picked up the forms.
Governors Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, Ben Ayade of Cross River and David Umahi of Ebonyi State have since declared their intentions to run for president on the party’s ticket.
Others in the race include Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, former Lagos Governor, Bola Tinubu, former Ogun governor and serving senator, Ibikunle Amosun, former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, the Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajiuba, and the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige
There are indications that the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, and former APC National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, will join the race, too.
The sale of the APC expression of interest and nomination forms is currently ongoing and will last till May 6 while the primary election will hold at the end of this month.
