2023 Presidency: Osinbajo Vows To Fix Economy If Elected

Ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) national convention, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday asked for the support of party delegates in Osun State.

Vice President Osinbajo who is also a presidential aspirant also reassured the delegates of people-oriented programs if they were finally elected to office in 2023.

He was welcomed to the state by Benedict Alabi, the state's Deputy Governor on behalf of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola.

The APC presidential hopeful, who is among prominent figures targeting to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023, vowed to fix the economy.

Osinbajo expressed optimism to serve as APC’s flag bearer in the party’s primary between May 30, 2022 and June 1, 2022.

“I’m sure the delegates also had a very good time interacting with me and were quite inquiring about my views on the future of this country," he stated in an interview with journalists.

Speaking before Oba Jimoh Olanipekun Larooye, Ataoja of Osogbo, Osinbajo said among the presidential hopefuls battling to succeed President Muhammad Buhari in 2023, he is the most experienced and ready to become the country’s next president.

He noted that his striving is necessitated by his commitment to offer himself for service to the people and nation.

According to him, his interventions as vice president and acting president have made him familiar with the country’s characteristics and opportunities, adding that he is determined to build on that and put the country on the pedestal of development.

“I came to speak to the members of the APC in the state ahead of the presidential election.

"As the APC presidential candidate, I came to meet with the party’s delegates who will be voting at the upcoming national convention of the party.

"I’ve been to different states and Osun is important.

“I have served in government for seven years, including vice president and acting president.

"I have the necessary experience and I am able to lead the country.

"There is no part of Nigerian governance that I do not understand.

“Kabiyesi, I’m here to pay homage first, I can’t come to Osogbo and just talk to the party delegates without visiting you.

"My coming to Osogbo is very important, our people need someone capable," he stated

In his response, the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun, described the vice president as an intelligent person whom he said had made tremendous achievements as the country’s vice president.

“We are grateful that you recognised our essence, so you deemed it appropriate to visit the palace.

“Tinubu was here and I promised him that we would pray for him, not knowing that someone else in a higher position would come by.

“Having served as Vice President and Acting President, you know a great deal about leadership and events in the circuit.

"When you served as Vice President, you did a tremendous job.

"I am the king, and the two aspirants have come to me to have the royal blessing done.

“Osinbajo, we know you are capable and very intelligent.

"But when you get there, don’t see Osogbo suffering, come to our aid."