Senator Rochas Okorocha, the Senator representing Imo West Senatorial District in the National Assembly has declared to run for the presidency in 2023.
He said he would run on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Okorocha made this known in a letter to the Senate President which was read by Ahmad Lawan at plenary.
According to him, he will address a world press conference on Monday 31st January 2022 to officially declare his ambition to contest the presidency.
In the letter, Okorocha said, “As you are aware, the Independent National Electoral Commission has announced the timetable for the conduct of 2023 general election, including that of the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“With elections drawing nearer as the days go by, our citizens are concerned about the quality of persons to run the affairs of our nation, one who can address some of their major concern which includes;
“A detribalised Nigerian who can unite our country,
“A leader with a compassionate heart, who will care for the poor and downtrodden and the masses of our country.
A visionary leader who can create wealth for our teeming populace, thereby addressing the issues of poverty, insecurity and youth restiveness.
“It is as a result of these concerns that I wish to hold a world press conference on my intention to run for the office of the President of our dear Nation.
“I, therefore, wish to solicit for your prayers as I make known my intention.”
