By James Jibril
Former Head of State, retired Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, has said current Vice President and Professor of Law, Yemi Osinbajo is the best person to lead Nigeria as President in 2023.
The former military administrator made the remark while receiving the Osibanjo Grassroot Organisation at his Hill Top mansion in Minna, the Niger State capital on Thursday.
“Osinbajo has great passion for Nigeria, he is one that can communicate with the country and inspire people among other qualities; he is the best person to lead Nigeria in 2023.
“I know the vice president very well; he is a good man; a man who has conviction about Nigeria; a man who can communicate with the country and inspire people,” Babangida said.
While noting that Nigeria needs a good leader with passion to grow the country’s economy and serve the people, the former military president charged Osinbajo to stay focused and resilient even in the face of difficulties.
“Such a man is worthy person to work with; we need good man to lead Nigeria; a man who has passion for this country’s economy; Nigeria is a good country; the people of Nigeria are good.
“You must learn to understand people and constant discussion is key; I want to convey my best wishes to the vice president through you and I want you to tell him to stay the course; I know it’s not easy but he has the conviction; I wish him the best,” he said.
The former military head told the group that he accepted to speak to the members because of the person of the vice president and because of his conviction that Osinbajo has what it takes to lead the country.
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The National Convener of the organisation, Mr Ojo Foluso, said the group was happy with Babangida‘s endorsement.
“We came to consult the oracle and the oracle has spoken; IBB is an oracle because he understands Nigeria,” he said.
Foluso said the group would continue to mount pressure on Osibanjo to express interest in contesting the presidency in 2023.
The leader of the team, Chief Emma Ejiofor, said the group was ready to work with counsel from prominent citizens like Babangida because of their sound knowledge and understanding of Nigeria.
He said Nigeria was in dire need of leaders with conviction and passion for its development
