Former Senate President Bukola Saraki and immediate past governor of Imo state, Rochas Okorocha have indicated interest to contest the 2023 presidency.
His declaration is coming after former National Leader of the All Progressives Congress Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu; Ebonyi Governor Dave Umahi, Senate Chip Whip Orji Kalu and former Imo Governor Rochas Okorocha declared a similar interest.
The former Kwara Governor said he has a strong record of delivering and experience in making tough decisions.
Saraki, born on December 19th, 1962, is the son of Second Republic Senator, late Olusola Saraki.
He was first elected into the Senate in 2011 and emerged Senate President in 2015.
On his official Facebook page, Saraki said: “Earlier, I replied to a follower of mine on Twitter who like thousands of you has been clamouring for a united front to #RescueNigeria.
“As we prepare for the journey ahead, I hope we can all join hands to get the ticket of our great party, PDP, and build a nation that works for all of us.
“Join me to make our communities safer and provide real opportunities for you and your families. I have a strong record of delivering and experience in making tough decisions.
“Let’s build a new Nigeria that works for EVERYONE!”
Meanwhile, Rochas Okorocha, senator representing Imo west, has declared his intention to run for president in the 2023 general election.
Okorocha’s intention was stated in a letter read by Senate President Ahmad Lawan on the floor of the upper legislative chamber on Wednesday.
The former governor of Imo state said he would formally declare his intention at a world press conference in Abuja on January 31.
Okorocha first made an attempt at the presidency about 20 years ago on the platform of the now defunct All Nigerians Peoples Party (ANPP).
In 2007, he aspired to clinch the ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) but lost to the late former President Umaru Yar’Adua
Okorocha has joined the growing list of presidential aspirants in the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Former Senate President, Ayim Pius Ayim, and David Umahi, Ebonyi governor, have declared their intention to run for the highest office in the land.