Why Osinbajo Took Part In 2023 Presidential Primary Election — VP's Spokesman

The spokesperson for the Vice President, Laolu Akande, has revealed why Yemi Osinbajo participated in the last presidential primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

In an interview with Channels Television on Friday, Akande stated that Osinbajo's decision was in the interest of the people.

According to him, the vice president is seen by many as a representation of a new Nigeria.

“What is important is that you take the step you want to take in the best interest of the people. Public interest is the overriding factor.

“The level of understanding that you have acquired in terms of what has to be done and the capacity he has demonstrated when he had the opportunity to act for the president.

“And he has inspired tens and scores of millions of Nigerians with his leadership style. People see him as a representation of a new Nigeria. All of these can’t be in place and he just walks away.

“He did what he needed to do and the party made the decision and he just has to move on after doing the right thing”, Akande shared.

The APC presidential primary was won by Bola Tinubu, who subsequently emerged as the President-elect after he was declared the winner of the presidential election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).