Flash of Hope: “Osinbajo’s Decision To Run for Presidency Monumental Day for Nigeria,” Analyst Insists

• Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo's decision to contest during the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary last year has been praised
• According to a public affairs analysts, Temi Okesanjo, the anniversary of the occasion deserved to be celebrated
• Going further, he said Osinbajo's action demonstrated his willingness and commitment to make a positive difference in the country

Temi Okesanjo, a public affairs analysts has celebrated a year anniversary of Vice-President Osinbajo's declaration for the presidency on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

According to Okesanjo, Osinbajo's bid to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari was a monumental day for the Nigerian political scene.

Going further, he gave reasons why Osinbajo's decision to run on the platform of APC should be celebrated. He made this known in a statement made available to Legit.ng.

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The statement read in part:

"Exactly one year ago today, Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, made a bold declaration. He announced his intention to run for the presidency of Nigeria under the ruling party, All Progressive Congress (APC). The country was in the midst of a major political season, and the Vice President sought to shape the narrative, by joining the presidential race ahead of the party’s primary.

"One year later, we can look back and reflect on the impact of Vice President Osinbajo's entry into the presidential race, it sparked new conversation and discussions among Nigerians about the possibilities of a new leadership. His action demonstrated his willingness and commitment to make a positive difference in the country. His ambition opened up a new chapter in Nigeria's democracy, one where the Vice President could emerge as the presidential candidate of his party."

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Meanwhile, as President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo's tenure expires, their asset declaration exercise will soon commence alongside all 44 ministers and outgoing governors before Monday, May 29, transition into a new government.

This development was confirmed by Mustapha Musa, the special adviser to the chairman of the code of conduct bureau (CCB) on general duties.

Musa confirmed that all arrangements for issuing the asset declaration forms to the outgoing public office holders and their successors had been prepared.

Source: Legit.ng