April 11, (THEWILL) – Following the declaration of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to join the 2023 presidential race, a woman support group, has said that his declaration is the beginning of a new Nigeria
The group – S.M.ART Women for PYO, said that the VP’s declaration to run for the number one office in Nigeria was a welcomed development that had put an end the the long speculations on his bid to contest
The women, who said that the declaration has lifted the spirit of the downcast, called on the leadership and members of the All Progressive Congress to ensure Osinbajo became the presidential flag bearer of the party.
In a statement issued by its coordinators, Bunmi Oke and Folake Aina, the women advised all intending delegates to next month’s APC presidential primary, to put the country first and vote-in someone that is already in the saddle, rather than gambling with new comers.
“Now that the man Nigerians are waiting for has declared his intention to vie for the office, we believe that 50 percent of the hurdle had been scaled.
“We have listened to or read his speech, it is obvious that Professor Osinbajo has not only rekindled hope of many who had lost faith in the country, the VP has shown Nigerians what to expect if he eventually mounts the saddle.
“We are at a stage where we cannot afford to toy with our destiny by experimenting with governance at the highest level. We already have Osinbajo, who has garnered more than enough experience to put him at the top echelon. We can’t afford to make mistakes that will cost the nation gravely.
“This is the time to show our patriotism and love for our dear country, we therefore call on all delegates to the APC presidential primary to please eschew favouritism and look at the issues dispassionately.
“No doubt, Osinbajo is the best man for the job. He has been there for seven years, he has seen it all, he now needs our support to continue the good work he started with President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015.
