Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, has formally joined the All Progressive Congress (APC) presidential race for the 2023 election.
Gatekeepers News reports that Akpabio made the declaration before a mammoth crowd at Ikot Ekpene Stadium in Akwa Ibom State, South South Nigeria.
He also promised to place priority on security and economy if elected.
Akpabio said, “Let me pronounce to you that you’ve had a lot of declarations, this one is uncommon.
“The message is not only a message of hope, not only a message of positive continuity; it is also a message that very soon the Egyptians you see today will see them no more.
“Therefore, I hereby declare my intention to seek the nomination of my great party, the All Progressive Congress to become not just a candidate but to become the next president in 2023.
“This declaration is being watched live from 59 countries in the world.
“I have never seen a politician so loved by this country like Godswill Akpabio.”
