Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has said that his principal, President Muhammadu Buhari has exposed him to how to govern a complex country like Nigeria.
The Vice President made the remarks on Wednesday, at the grand finale of his consultations with stakeholders and delegates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across the country, held at Ikeja, Lagos ahead of the party’s presidential primaries.
Lagos Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, led other dignitaries in the entourage of the Vice President.
The party faithful who were elated showed their admiration and support for Osinbajo and his presidential aspiration.
Speaking to the large crowd, he explained why he decided to vie for the post of President, saying, “My decision to run for president is because first, I desire deeply to serve this country, to serve the people of this country, especially the man on the street, the common man.
“I desire to serve this country truthfully, very honestly, and transparently; to take this country to the best possible place.”
Osinbajo continued: “I’m not here to campaign but to celebrate with my people in Lagos. We will certainly get to a new Nigeria. Buhari has exposed me to governing a complex country like Nigeria.
“The truth is that God has not made a mistake, the reason God has allowed me to serve is that a time will come when our country will need new leadership. That time has come.
“I’m sure, everyone knows that if you have seven years of experience you will be better than those without experience. So, by the grace of God, I will achieve the aim of bringing about a new Nigeria.
“We can only see achieve it if we back it up with our votes beginning from this Sunday at the primaries.”
