By Goodluck Ikiebe.
Ahead of Nigeria’s Presidential Poll 2023, the youngest, yet described my many politicians as the most vibrant Presidential Aspirant on the platform of the Labour Party(LP), Faduri Oluwadare Joseph, has picked the party nomination form.
The National Secretary of Fadojoe Campaign organization, Rotimi Daniels, who disclosed this in a statement,a copy of which is made available to The Reporters on Saturday said the historic and great event took place in Benin City, the Edo State Capital on Friday, in the presence of party stakeholders and supporters.
“All is now set for the race into 2023 elections by the second most vibrant opposition group in Nigeria under what it tagged, Rescue 2023, Yes we can and Yes we will.
“Mr. Faduri uses this medium to thank all Nigerians both at home and in diaspora for their continued support, donations and prayers towards the rescuing of our dear nation, Nigeria.
“As the first hurdle has been crossed, we must continue to support the rescue agenda for our dear country and we must join hands to make it happen”,he said.
Meanwhile,Nigerians are yet to hear the final word from the ruling All Progressives Congress(APC) and the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP,as at the time of this report regarding the issue of zoning of their presidential tickets.
The National Chairman of APC, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, told the nation that his party had not taken decision on the issue, while PDP maintains silence but its committee has screened at least, 17 aspirants drawn from across the country, yesterday.
The PDP whose screening committee, headed by former Senate President David Mark, cleared 15 of the aspirants and disqualified two.
Some members of the public who spoke with our Correspondent in Lokoja said that what mattered to them was not where the pendulum would swing, as far as zoning is concerned.
They called on stakeholders in the process to jettison parochial and divisive sentiments to choose a presidential candidate that would rescue Nigeria from its numerous social, economic, political as well as security challenges.
APC presidential Aspirants are:
Bola Ahmed Tinubu
2) Prof. Yemi Osibanjo
3) Rotimi Amaechi
4) Sen. Godswill Akpabio
5) Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu
6) Sen. Chris Ngige
7) Sen. Rochas Okorocha
8 Sen. Ibikunle Amosu
9) Pst. Tunde Bakare
10) Com. Adams Oshiomole
11) Prof. Ben Ayade
12) Gov. Dave Umahi
13) Dr. Kayode Fayemi
14) Emeka Nwajiuba
15) Sen. Ken Nnamani
16) Yahaya Bello
17) Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu
18) Gov. Badaru
19. Godwin Emefiele
20. Ahmed Sani Yerima
21. Ajayi Borriface
22. Mrs Uji Ohnenye
23. Pastor Nicholas Felix Nwagbo
24. Dimeji Bankole
25. Yunusa Nuhu Ometo
Edited by Dada Ahmed.