Peoples Gazette
Rotimi Amaechi, transport minister and President Muhammadu Buhari’s ally, has declared himself the best presidential material among other aspirants, including Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, APC national leader Bola Tinubu, and ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
On Monday, he stated this when he consulted with the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, regarding his presidential ambition.
“With due respect to my brothers in APC, PDP and other political parties, I am the most qualified in this present race,” Mr Amaechi asserted.
Mr Amaechi, 56, described himself as the bridge between the country’s young and the older generations.
The minister lauded Mr Ogunwusi for preserving and upholding the Yoruba culture, adding that he decided to start his consultation and visitation from Ile-Ife because “the ancient city is the source.”
“If elected as Nigeria’s president in 2023, I will sit down with the National Assembly to address the relevance of the traditional institution in Nigeria. There is a need to consult our traditional rulers in order to bring governance closer to the people,” said the transport minister and former Rivers governor.
The Ooni described Mr Amaechi as one of the luckiest politicians in Nigeria, pointing out that Nigerians had a lot to gain from his wealth of experience.
